Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 8 years of experience in software development, and with data structures/algorithms.

• 7 years of experience in application-level vulnerability testing and code-level security auditing.

• 5 years of experience testing and launching software products, and 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.

• Experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, C, C++, Java, JavaScript).

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in implementing sandboxing infrastructure or low-level systems features.

• Experience in mobile application development for Android.

• Foundational knowledge in programming languages, compilers, and static and dynamic analysis techniques.

There's no such thing as a "safe system" - only safer systems. Our Security team works to create and maintain the safest operating environment for Google's users and developers. As a Security Engineer, you help protect network boundaries, keep computer systems and network devices hardened against attacks and provide security services to protect highly sensitive data like passwords and customer information. Security Engineers work directly with network equipment and actively monitor our systems for attacks and intrusions. You also work with software engineers to proactively identify and fix security flaws and vulnerabilities.

You use your industry experience to own and drive the resolution of complex security incidents, policy questions and technical security issues.

YouTube owns one of the most popular mobile apps in the world, with billions of users, and has an equally large amount of responsibility to our users. One of those responsibilities is making sure to keep our users safe. The Security team for YouTube native apps is tasked with making sure we have the highest levels of security built into our apps. This team works closely with Google Information Security Engineering in a federated security team model. In this role, you will work on mobile security and advise on potential and active security issues. The team's scope will cover all 14 Android and iOS apps including YouTube Main, Creator Studio, Kids, YTTV, Producer, and our Embeds SDK.

At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share, and build community through our stories. We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another in the process. Working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world. We explore new ideas, solve real problems, and have fun — and we do it all together.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $189,000-$284,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. 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 (https://careers.google.com/benefits/) .

• Perform Android security reviews, research and reproduce vulnerabilities, design secure protocols and systems, and write tests and fuzzers.

• Review and develop secure operational practices, and provide security guidance for engineers and support staff.

• Review designs and look for vulnerabilities, both with one-time reviews and longer term engagements.

• Look for vulnerabilities with techniques including reverse engineering, fuzzing, and static analysis.

• Focus on the overall security strategy for YouTube native apps.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also https://careers.google.com/eeo/ and https://careers.google.com/jobs/dist/legal/OFCCPEEOPost.pdf If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form: https://goo.gl/forms/aBt6Pu71i1kzpLHe2.