Senior Software Engineer, Pixel System Security

Google Inc.; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

Google's Pixel Privacy and Security team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to strengthen low-level device security through AI-driven assessment. You will scan for vulnerabilities, augment security testing, and collaborate with silicon and OS teams to ensure robust designs for next-generation Pixel features.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross-team collaboration, and delivering secure, scalable software across full-stack components, with opportunities to shape security reviews and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages.
• 3 years of experience building software for data privacy or security (e.g., identity and access management).
• 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products.
• 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.

Responsibilities

• Apply internal AI systems and Large Language Model (LLMs) to automate vulnerability discovery and improve security analysis across Pixel features.
• Perform manual and AI-augmented security assessments to identify logic flaws and exploit paths in low-level platform code.
• Draft technical testing requests and collaborate with contractors to ensure comprehensive security coverage.
• Partner across silicon and operating system engineering to implement secure designs and resolve logic vulnerabilities.

Skills

Software development experience

Security testing

Software design & architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science

Job description

Senior Software Engineer, Pixel System Security

Google – Mountain View, CA, USA

Mid

Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.


• 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages.


• 3 years of experience building software for data privacy or security (e.g., identity and access management).


• 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products.


• 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.


• 5 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.


• 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.

About the job

Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.

Google’s Pixel Privacy and Security team ensures Pixel remains the most secure smartphone. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will leverage artificial intelligence to assess and harden low-level device security. In this role, you will use advanced AI models to scan for vulnerabilities, augment security testing, and scope technical work with external partners. You will partner with silicon and operating system teams to ensure high-quality security reviews and code safety across next-generation Pixel features.

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

US: $174000 - $252000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

• Apply internal AI systems and Large Language Model (LLMs) to automate vulnerability discovery and improve security analysis across Pixel features.


• Perform manual and AI-augmented security assessments to identify logic flaws and exploit paths in low-level platform code.


• Draft technical testing requests and collaborate with contractors to ensure comprehensive security coverage.


• Partner across silicon and operating system engineering to implement secure designs and resolve logic vulnerabilities.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire .

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

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