Software Engineer, macOS Security
Minimum qualifications:
+ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
+ 2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.
+ 2 years of experience with data structures or algorithms in either an academic or industry setting, and building software for data privacy or security.
Preferred qualifications:
+ Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent practical experience.
+ 2 years of experience building software for data privacy or security.
+ 2 years of experience with desktop native app development.
+ Experience with software development using Objective-C, Swift, C/C++, or Go.
+ Understanding of the application sandboxing model on macOS and iOS and knowledge of x86_64 or ARM64 assembly languages.
Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.
The Platform Security team is at the cutting-edge of application security, helping to build and ship one of the world's most-used programs across lots of platforms. We build the security tools and primitives that other teams within Chrome use to ship secure features, serve as experts and consultants for other teams across Chrome to draw on, and provide both design and implementation help as needed.
In this role, you will be the Chrome-wide point of contact for macOS-specific security issues and consultations. You will work across the Chrome team to help other teams deliver secure and high-quality features, as well as doing project work of your own to build the security frameworks we need and ship browser-wide macOS security improvements.
The Platforms and Ecosystems product area encompasses Google's various computing software platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications). The products provide enterprises, and ultimately end users, the ability to utilize and manage their services at scale. We build innovative and compelling software products—from apps to TVs, from laptops to phones—that have an impact on people’s lives across the world.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $141,000-$202,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 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/) .
+ Plan and execute security-related projects for Chrome on macOS as an Individual Contributor (IC).
+ Consult with other teams within Chrome (especially the desktop Mac team) on secure design and implementation.
+ Review and provide advice for new browser feature launches.
+ Triage and prioritize incoming security bugs and vulnerability research reports.
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