Security Engineer, Virtualization Security, Google Cloud

Company: Google
Location: Seattle
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

info_outline X In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include: Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment Sick Time: 40 hours/year (statutory, where applicable); 5 days/event (discretionary) Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks Holidays: 13 paid days per year Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Seattle, WA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA . Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 2 years of experience with security engineering, computer and network security and security protocols. 2 years of experience with security assessments or security design reviews or threat modeling. 2 years of coding experience in one or more general purpose languages. Preferred qualifications: Experience in systems security, virtualization, or cloud infrastructure security. Experience with threat modeling, vulnerability research, and secure software development practices. Proficiency in C, C++, or Rust, along with scripting languages such as Python or Go. Understanding of operating systems internals, including kernel security and memory protection mechanisms. Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead and mentor a technical team. 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. In this role, you will proactively fortify Google Compute Engine (GCE) against Virtual Machine (VM) escapes, driving up the cost of exploitation for attackers. Our strategy encompasses vulnerability detection through code reviews, fuzzing, and testing, continuous monitoring of attack surfaces and the implementation of hardening techniques like sandboxing and compiler mitigations. You will partner with development teams to embed security into the design of new features and swiftly remediate virtualization vulnerabilities. Because we are growing, you will have the opportunity to help set the direction for product security in Google Cloud and partner with amazing existing teams across Google. These include existing security teams, privacy teams and product engineering teams. You will set the direction and impact of this organization with regards to product security. You will work across multiple security domains. A few examples are: tool development, security education, web application scanning and testing, vulnerability research and security data analysis all with the goal of highlighting and driving down risk. Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $147,000-$211,000 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 . Responsibilities Design, develop, test, deploy, and enhance security solutions for Google Cloud. Facilitate alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines. Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. Review designs and drive towards defense in depth and security by default, both with long term engagements and development of scalable controls and systems. Review and develop secure operational practices and controls, and provide security guidance for engineers and support staff.

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