Security Software Engineer III: Core Access & Policy

Google; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 147,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Google’s Core team is seeking software engineers to help build next-generation access controls and a dynamic policy engine at Alphabet-scale. You will engage across security, policy, and scale to deliver robust, scalable systems that safeguard infrastructure and user access.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Security, Legal, and Product Areas, with opportunities to switch teams as projects evolve. Individual pay reflects skills, experience, and education supporting Google’s large-scale

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of programming experience in Java.
• 2 years of experience in coding and system design with one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, C/C++, Python).
• 2 years of experience with code optimization.

Responsibilities

• Architect new novel access controls in lockstep with security teams to redefine Google's security posture.
• Scale our policy engine to outpace explosive global growth and stay ahead of emerging threats.
• Manage engineering analysis tooling that empowers decision-makers to visualize and master the impact of access policy shifts before they even hit production.
• Partner with SREs to harden our platform, ensuring unparalleled reliability and health at Alphabet-scale.
• Partner closely with teams that must interact with end users on our behalf to help them navigate access challenges.

Skills

Java programming

System design

Code optimization

Programming languages

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Google’s Core team is seeking software engineers to help build next-generation access controls and a dynamic policy engine at Alphabet-scale. You will engage across security, policy, and scale to deliver robust, scalable systems that safeguard infrastructure and user access.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Security, Legal, and Product Areas, with opportunities to switch teams as projects evolve. Individual pay reflects skills, experience, and education supporting Google’s large-scale