Physical Security Tooling Specialist, GSRS Security Systems and Technology

Google; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 152,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off 20 days/year

Sick time 40 hours/year

Maternity leave 28-30 weeks

Baby bonding leave 18 weeks

13 paid holidays

Equity

Job summary

Google is seeking a Security Tooling Specialist within the GSST Technical Solutions team. You will design secure, scalable tools, embedding Google’s AI/LLM tech to accelerate automation while ensuring privacy and compliance.

You’ll bridge frontend interfaces with backend systems and mentor peers in software engineering best practices. You will collaborate across disciplines to identify risks, deliver impactful tools, and measure ROI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience required.
• 5+ years of experience troubleshooting technical issues for internal/external partners or customers.
• Experience in Python, Go, or other modern backend languages.
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines using SQL.
• Experience developing AI/ML solutions with focus on LLMs.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop robust full-stack applications with security integration.
• Provide data integrations for operational reports in collaboration with data teams.
• Develop embedded AI and Agentic solutions for end users’ efficiency.
• Own technical roadmap and coordinate with vendor teams to scale solutions.
• Provide expert support while upholding privacy and security standards.

Skills

Python

Go

SQL

Data pipelines

LLMs

Machine learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Master’s degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

Angular

TypeScript

Job description

The application window will be open until at least August 26, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:

• Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
• Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
• Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
• Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
• Holidays: 13 paid days per year

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Chicago, IL, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; Austin, TX, USA; New York, NY, USA; Seattle, WA, USA.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience troubleshooting technical issues for internal/external partners or customers.
• Experience in Python, Go, or other modern backend languages.
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines using SQL, and managing production infrastructure through compute infrastructure and server platforms.
• Experience developing and deploying enterprise solutions leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence, with a focus on Large Language Models (LLMs).

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering or Applied Science, or a related field.
• Experience managing and aligning teams across operational, engineering, product, and UX disciplines.
• Experience with front-end web development using Angular, TypeScript, or similar frameworks.
• Experience writing and reviewing production-ready code in a distributed environment.Experience developing AI agents through the Google Cloud Agent Development Kit framework.

About The Job

As a Security Tooling Specialist for the Global Security Systems and Technology (GSST) Technical Solutions team, you will design and deliver secure, scalable, and integrated solutions for ambiguous issues within Security Operations, while maintaining privacy and legal standards. You will serve as the technical bridge between elegant frontend user interfaces and dynamic backend infrastructure, strategically embedding Google’s AI and Large Language Model (LLM) technologies to accelerate automation for efficiency and effectiveness. By collaborating cross-functionally with end users, stakeholders, leadership, and peers, you will transform complex requirements into intuitive and impactful tools, utilizing metrics to demonstrate real-world performance and return on investment (ROI). You will be a technical expert and mentor who will elevate and advocate for software development best practices across the peer teams.

From keeping Googlers safe and secure to managing disruptive events, the ability to anticipate, deter, detect, and act are the pillars of Google’s Global Security and Resilience Services (GSRS) team. As a member of GSRS you will help develop a culture where safety, security and resiliency are integrated into every facet of Google, including the creative process. You will help us continually identify, evaluate and monitor enterprise risks that could affect business activities and provide business leaders the information they need to make critical decisions. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative strategies and develop programs that drive sustainable effectiveness.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $152000 - $221000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop robust full-stack applications, partnering with infrastructure and security teams to seamlessly integrate new software solutions and tools with legacy systems.
• Deliver tools with properly built and supported data integrations for operational flows and business impact reporting purposes through tight collaboration with the data team.
• Implement embedded AI and Agentic solutions with focused development, testing, and validation to empower end users with greater efficiency and effectiveness.
• Own the technical roadmap and strategy to scale and sustain the solutions you deliver through purpose-fit vendor teams.
• Provide expert technical support for complex use cases, ensuring strict compliance with privacy and security standards, while advocating engineering best practices, code reviews, and technical growth across the organization.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .