Software Engineer, Embedded Security, Silicon
San Diego, CA
+ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
+ 2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.
+ 2 years of experience in systems software development, embedded systems, low-level software development, or hardware/software integration.
+ Experience in security software engineering to develop security-critical features or components.
Preferred qualifications:
+ Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
+ Experience with software security best practices, including secure coding standards, vulnerability analysis, and security testing methodologies (e.g., fuzzing).
+ Experience with SoC (System on Chip) architecture and its implications for secure software design and low-level driver development.
+ Proficiency in developing/debugging software for embedded systems or with hardware security concepts (e.g., secure boot, Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs), roots of trust).
+ Understanding of security principles in common use cases (e.g., device authentication, Digital Rights Management (DRM), cryptographic protocols, ML security).
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.
In this role, you will implement next-generation security features at the hardware/software interface. You will develop robust code that will directly protect users and data on Google's devices and services, helping to address emerging threats within our ecosystem.
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.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $141,000-$202,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or 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 security best practices to mitigate vulnerabilities in software components.
+ 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.
+ Collaborate cross-functionally with Hardware, Software, Product, and Architecture teams to implement, integrate, and effectively land system security solutions within Google's complex ecosystem.
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