Android Product Security Engineer — AI-Driven Security

Google; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Google in Kirkland, WA, is seeking a Security Engineer for the Android Product Security Engineering (APSE) team. You will drive AI-powered security projects and lead VRP initiatives to defend billions of Android devices worldwide.

This role focuses on building AI/LLM-driven security tooling, triaging vulnerabilities, and collaborating with product teams to deploy robust mitigations. A strong Android security foundation and coding experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with security assessments, penetration testing, or vulnerability research on the Android platform or Android applications.
• 2 years of experience with security engineering, computer and network security and security protocols.
• 2 years of coding experience in one or more general purpose languages.

Responsibilities

• Build cross-functional AI and Large Language Model (LLM) tooling to scale advanced vulnerability research, defensive engineering, and mitigation strategies across the organization.
• Participate in the Android and Device VRP program in analyzing and triaging incoming Vulnerabilities, working with cross-functional teams for vulnerability management and tool building, while proactively incorporating AI/LLMs into our VRP pipeline to improve efficiency.
• Conduct deep-dive security research into Android vulnerabilities and threat vectors, converting VRP reports into prioritized platform mitigation solutions and partner with Product/Feature teams to land them.
• Embed security by design through providing expert product security consultation and conducting comprehensive security design reviews for new Android features.

Skills

Android security testing

Security engineering

Vulnerability research

General purpose programming

AI/LLM tooling

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Google in Kirkland, WA, is seeking a Security Engineer for the Android Product Security Engineering (APSE) team. You will drive AI-powered security projects and lead VRP initiatives to defend billions of Android devices worldwide.

This role focuses on building AI/LLM-driven security tooling, triaging vulnerabilities, and collaborating with product teams to deploy robust mitigations. A strong Android security foundation and coding experience are essential.