Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
8 years in offensive security engineering (penetration testing, threat modeling, etc.).
8 years of coding experience in languages like C, C++, Python, or Rust.
3 years of experience leading technical teams or risk analysis in an enterprise setting.
Experience with embedded software, device drivers, kernels, or firmware.
Responsibilities
Conduct offensive security assessments and penetration testing on Tensor SoC firmware and software.
Perform threat modeling, design reviews, and security audits at both architecture and implementation levels.
Develop automated testing tools and exploits to identify hardware and software vulnerabilities.
Collaborate with hardware, software, and product teams to design security mitigation strategies.
Enhance system security and attack resistance by proposing hardware/software mitigation strategies.
Benefits
20% bonus target
Equity options
Comprehensive health benefits
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
info_outline X In most instances, this position requires in-person interviews as part of the hiring process.
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
8 years of experience with offensive security engineering (e.g., penetration testing, threat modeling, vulnerability testing, or code-level security auditing).
8 years of coding experience in one or more general purpose languages (e.g., C, C , Python, or Rust).
3 years of experience leading teams in a technical capacity or leading technical risk analysis in an enterprise environment.
Experience with embedded software, device drivers, kernels, or firmware.
Preferred qualifications:
Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, or a related technical field.
Experience in reverse engineering, static analysis or dynamic analysis (Fuzzing) and exploit development.
Experience with security reviews, penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, finding and fixing security issues, etc.
Experience with commercial electronic devices, preferably smartphones.
Knowledge of security engineering, computer and network security, authentication, security protocols, and applied cryptography.
About the job Our Security team works to create and maintain the safest operating environment for Google's users and developers. Security Engineers work with network equipment and actively monitor our systems for attacks and intrusions. In this role, you will also work with software engineers to proactively identify and fix security flaws and vulnerabilities. As a Staff Security Engineer in Google's Silicon team, you will work in partnership with our development and product teams to ensure the security of the Tensor SoC and Pixel smartphones. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Conduct offensive security assessments, vulnerability research, and penetration testing across Tensor SoC firmware and software stacks.
Perform architecture and implementation-level threat modeling, design reviews, and security audits.
Develop automated testing tools, fuzzers, and exploits to identify and validate hardware and software vulnerabilities.
Partner cross-functionally with hardware, software, and product teams to design mitigation strategies and drive security best practices.
Apply system-level knowledge of software and hardware security to improve overall system security and attack resistance, proposing hardware/software mitigation strategies for 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.
