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Security Engineer, Data Center Network Device Security

Technology
Google
1 week agoUntil 12/25/2026
Full timeOn-site

Job description

Security Engineer, Data Center Network Device Security Location: Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Experience Level: Mid

Overview 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.

Responsibilities

  • Identify security issues and implement and design security controls, tools, and services to improve security systems and processes.
  • Develop and refine threat models, perform security reviews, and define security requirements for network devices products entering Google's data centers focusing on verified boot and embedded components.
  • Perform AI-supported security review campaigns on specifications and platforms' firmware including binaries.
  • Provide subject matter expertise to Platform Infrastructure Engineering (PIE) teams designing and developing the next-generation data center hardware.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2 years of experience with security assessments or security design reviews or threat modeling.
  • 2 years of experience with security engineering, computer and network security, and security protocols.
  • 2 years of coding experience in one or more general purpose languages.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of security, reverse engineering, firmware, C, C++, embedded systems.
  • Understanding of Fuzzing, X86/Assembly, ARM Assembly, vulnerability assessment, cryptography.
Compensation Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $147,000 - $210,000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits.

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Additional Information

  • In most instances, this position requires in-person interviews as part of the hiring process.
  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.

Keywords
CodingFuzzingExecutable

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