Technology Auditor, Internal Audit

Google Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Google Inc. is seeking a Technology Auditor in Sunnyvale, California, to advise on risk areas and recommend controls. This role influences business initiatives, including product launches and system implementations, while ensuring compliance with engineering and operational standards.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of experience in internal audit or risk roles. A commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace is emphasized, along with potential performance bonuses and equity opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience in internal audit, risk or compliance roles.
• Experience supporting technical audits that utilize programming and SQL.
• Experience designing, implementing or testing internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Advise business and engineering teams on risk controls.
• Develop audit programs evaluating various risks.
• Prepare detailed audit reports for stakeholders.
• Educate on the importance of controls and internal audits.

Skills

Internal audit experience

Risk assessment

SQL programming

Control implementation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or equivalent

Tools

SQL

Python

Java

C++

Job description

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience in internal audit, risk or compliance roles.
• Experience supporting technical audits that utilize programming and SQL.
• Experience developing audit programs, reporting on audit findings or making recommendations for risk mitigation.
• Experience designing, implementing or testing internal controls and reviewing business processes in conjunction with underlying systems.

Preferred qualifications

• Certifications in CISA/CISSP/PMP/CIA/CPA/CFE.
• Experience performing risk assessments, designing or implementing internal controls, and auditing platforms, hardware, devices, content moderation, online advertising, cloud technologies, content licensing, e-commerce, privacy, security, AI, or regulatory compliance.
• Understanding coding in Python, Java, C++ or comparable language, evaluating for risk and design.
• Familiarity with basic structures and principles of object‑oriented programming.
• Ability to navigate through ambiguity, manage and coordinate multiple project assignments simultaneously in a changing, deadline‑driven environment, accepting ownership and accountability of the process and delivering on commitments.

About the job

As a Technology Auditor, you will advise the business and engineering groups to identify areas of risk and make recommendations on controls. You will have the opportunity to influence change and decisions for business initiatives including product launches and system implementations.

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

US: $124000 - $178000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits.

• Collaborate with business auditors and data scientists to develop or execute audit programs evaluating operational, financial, IT, and compliance risks across the Alphabet.
• Analyze audit results, draw conclusions, and provide practical, risk‑based, data‑driven, improvement recommendations. Prepare detailed audit reports summarizing scope, procedures, findings, and recommendations to a variety of stakeholders, including non‑engineering professionals.
• Manage project workload, timelines and budgets to ensure timely completion of assigned audit initiatives. Evaluate changes to existing processes and products to identify potential risks and recommend appropriate improvements.
• Educate and advocate for the importance of controls, an effective control environment, and the value of internal audit.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders relevant to areas of domain expertise (e.g., engineering, security) and leverage to gain meaningful risk insights to influence the audit risk universe and engagement and service offering prioritization.

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.

Equity is granted exclusively and discretionarily by Alphabet Inc. on the basis of an agreement concluded between you and Alphabet Inc. Alphabet Inc. is your sole contractual partner with respect to equity grants. GSU grants are not guaranteed, are discretionary, are subject to approval by the Alphabet Inc. board of directors or its delegate, the terms of the relevant Alphabet Inc. stock plan, and your grant agreement. They have no impact on statutory payments. Current or past grants do not confer an acquired right.