Security Engineer, Android Product Security

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 147,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Google's Android Product Security Engineering (APSE) team seeks a Security Engineer to strengthen Android across devices by leading AI-driven security projects and the Vulnerability Reward Program (VRP). You will collaborate with Android Security, Development, and Partner Engineering, plus external partners like SoC makers and carriers to defend the ecosystem.

You will build AI/LLM tooling to scale vulnerability research and mitigation, triage VRP reports, and land robust mitigations with

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

General programming

LLM workflows

VRP experience

Android security research

AI/LLM familiarity

Android threat vectors

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Minimum 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.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience designing and building LLM-based agentic workflows, frameworks, or automation tools specifically targeted at vulnerability research and remediation.
• Direct experience participating in, triaging, or receiving rewards from high-impact Vulnerability Reward Programs (VRPs).
• Experience in Android platform security research, as demonstrated by public CVEs, published whitepapers, or presentations at reputable security conferences (e.g., DEF CON, etc.).
• Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Model (LLM) concepts, with a demonstrated interest in applying them to security domains.
• Foundational understanding of the Android operating system architecture, security model, and common attack surfaces.

About the job:

In this role, you will join the Android Product Security Engineering (APSE) a cross-functional team tasked with ensuring Android is the most secure and defended operating system in the world, protecting the entire ecosystem of three billion devices. You will achieve this by collaborating with internal partners across Android Security, Development, and Partner Engineering, as well as stakeholders outside of Android such as Chrome, and engage with a vast network of external partners, including SoC manufacturers and telecom carriers. You will secure this ecosystem by leading the industry-defining Android Vulnerability Reward Program (VRP) and pioneering AI-driven security engineering projects to drive advanced vulnerability research and mitigation at scale.

As a Security Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the Android ecosystem's security posture, focusing heavily on driving AI-powered security innovation alongside operational vulnerability response.

In this role, you will build AI/LLM-driven Security Engineering projects, rather than just streamlining existing pipelines, build and deploy cross-functional AI tooling designed to proactively scale in-depth Android vulnerability research and automate complex mitigation strategies, as these tools require deep domain expertise to build effectively, the engineer is expected to have a strong, foundational understanding of Android threat vectors and attack surfaces.

You will actively participate in the Android Vulnerability Reward Program (VRP) by participating in the triage rotations and engaging with the external researcher community. You will apply platform expertise to conduct comprehensive security research, respond to vulnerabilities in both pre-release and in-market Android products, and partner directly with feature teams to implement robust mitigation solutions.

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

US: $147000 - $210000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

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.