Software Engineer, Security, Silicon

Google; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Software Engineer to advance hardware-software security on Tensor SoC and Pixel devices. You will design, implement, and validate low-level security features across C/C++/Rust and embedded platforms.

You will work with cross-functional teams to address threats, land system security solutions, and document designs for audit and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g. C, C++, or Rust), or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.
• 2 years of experience building software for data privacy or security (e.g., identity and access management).
• Experience with embedded software, low-level software development, device software, or hardware/software system environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality, robust low-level secure software (e.g., C/C++/Rust), including debugging issues and ensuring code meets Google's engineering standards for security features and system components.
• Perform code-level security analysis, implement and verify defenses against emerging threats, and apply best practices to mitigate vulnerabilities in software components. Collaborate cross-functionally with Hardware, Software, Product, and Architecture teams to integrate and effectively land system security solutions within Google's ecosystem.
• Develop creative and efficient software solutions that meet defined security properties and contribute to system-level security and performance KPIs.
• Contribute to the refinement of security architecture by participating in design discussions from an implementer's perspective, and produce clear technical documentation for software designs and implementations.

Skills

Programming languages (C/C++/Rust)

Embedded software

Security software engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g. C, C++, or Rust), or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.
• 2 years of experience building software for data privacy or security (e.g., identity and access management).
• Experience with embedded software, low-level software development, device software, or hardware/software system environments.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
• Experience in security software engineering or software security best practices, including secure coding standards, vulnerability analysis, and security testing methodologies (e.g. fuzzing).
• Experience with System on Chip (SoC) architecture and its implications for secure software design or low-level driver development.
• Proficiency in developing and debugging software for embedded systems or with hardware security concepts (e.g., secure boot, Trusted Execution Environments, roots of trust).
• Understanding of security principles in common use cases (e.g., device authentication, Digital Rights Management (DRM, cryptographic protocols, ML security) and experience implementing related software.

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.

Security is a paramount focus for Google's Tensor SoC and Pixel, especially with advancements like Gemini and Gen AI. As a Software Engineer on our team, you will develop innovative systems security solutions at the hardware-software interface, protecting users and their data across Google's flagship devices and services. By applying your software skills to write robust code, you will manage complex security challenges, address emerging threats, and implement next-generation security features.

Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. We aim to make people's lives better through technology.

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

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality, robust low-level secure software (e.g., C/C++/Rust), including debugging issues and ensuring code meets Google's engineering standards for security features and system components.
• Perform code-level security analysis, implement and verify defenses against emerging threats, and apply best practices to mitigate vulnerabilities in software components. Collaborate cross-functionally with Hardware, Software, Product, and Architecture teams to integrate and effectively land system security solutions within Google's ecosystem.
• Develop creative and efficient software solutions that meet defined security properties and contribute to system-level security and performance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Contribute to the refinement of security architecture by participating in design discussions from an implementer's perspective, and produce clear technical documentation for software designs and implementations.

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