Senior Staff Security Researcher, Device Security Tech Lead

About the Role

As a Senior Staff Security Researcher, Device Security Tech Lead at Google, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the security of Google's devices and services. You will lead technical engagements focused on identifying novel attack vectors and vulnerabilities, and developing exploits for on-device targets. Your role will involve setting the technical direction for vulnerability research and exploit development programs, covering a range of Made-by-Google device product lines including phones, tablets, wearables, and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop risk-driven offensive security project roadmaps that balance new products under development and products that have already launched.
• Lead offensive security engagements with participants from product teams, platform teams, and security assurance groups.
• Conduct security research to discover novel attack vectors and vulnerabilities, and demonstrate their exploitability.
• Collaborate with other offensive security teams at Google and with external partners.
• Drive fundamental improvements to products and platforms to address exposure, risk threats, and vulnerability patterns.
• Define the technical ideas of the offensive security program and mentor members of the offensive security team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience as a security engineer or researcher in areas like microchip security, BootROM, bootloaders, TEE, Android, Linux kernel, or wireless communications.
• 5 years of experience as a security engineer or research lead with an organizational or industry-building impact.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a finder of numerous CVEs, successful participation in Capture the Flag events (CTF), Vulnerability Rewards Programs (VRP), or security competitions such as Pwn2Own.
• Experience in a leadership role, guiding and developing technical talent.
• Experience presenting novel security research at conferences, being a keynote speaker, or giving industry-recognized security training.
• Knowledge of software hardening technologies and an ability to identify deficiencies in them and recommend their proper use.

About Google

Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our Devices & Services team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences for users. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make our user's interaction with computing faster, seamless, and more powerful.

Compensation

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $237,000-$337,000 + 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.

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.