Google

Senior Software Engineer, Pixel System Security

Google$174K — $252K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5 years of software development experience using various programming languages.
  • 3 years of experience in software for data privacy or security, focusing on identity and access management.
  • 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products.
  • 1 year of software design and architecture experience.

Responsibilities

  • Apply AI and Large Language Models to automate vulnerability discovery and enhance security analysis.
  • Conduct manual and AI-augmented security assessments to detect logic flaws in low-level code.
  • Draft technical testing requests and collaborate with contractors for comprehensive security coverage.
  • Collaborate with silicon and OS engineering teams to implement secure designs and address vulnerabilities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare plans.
  • Wellness programs and health assessments.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedules.
  • Retirement savings plans with company matching.
  • Career development and professional growth opportunities.
Full Job Description
Minimum 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.

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.
  • Experience developing accessible technologies.


About the job

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

Learn more about benefits at Google .

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.


About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. The company has grown tremendously since then and has become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
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Size
156,500 employees
Market Cap
$1,115.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$40.2 billion
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+23.3%
Revenue
$182.5 billion
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