Software Engineer, Embedded Security, Silicon

Google•Mountain View, CA

About The Position

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 Silicon Security Software team builds the foundations of trust for the mobile SoCs used in Pixel devices. We own the end-to-end design and development of critical security components from Secure Boot Read-Only Memory (ROM) and cryptographic solutions to Access Control firmware. We leverage secure coding practices, cutting-edge crypto technology including post-quantum safe cryptography, and the latest memory-safe languages like Rust. In this role, you will design and implement security and crypto technologies within low-level Boot Loader and Embedded/Firmware. Drive development and testing in pre-silicon environments, performing comprehensive validation for hardware readiness. Partner with Security Assurance and Red Teams to deliver certifiable security solutions. Leverage deep knowledge of past and emerging threats to architect robust security boundaries and advanced defense mechanisms. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. We aim to make people's lives better through technology. 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/].

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g. C, C++), or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.
2 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.
Experience with embedded security, cryptography, or secure coding practices.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
Experience in low-level Embedded Firmware Development.
Experience with ARM/RISC-V Architecture.
Experience with of applied cryptography (PKI, Attestations, Secure Boot, etc).
Proficiency in RUST programming language.

Responsibilities

Develop embedded security solutions using secure coding practices.
Collaborate with Silicon Engineering and other firmware teams to design and deliver integrated security solutions.
Develop versatile low-level drivers for crypto hardware across multiple architectures.
Implement and optimize cutting-edge crypto solutions, including adding side-channel protections and formal verification.
Advocate the adoption of secure technologies and best practices throughout the organization.