Security Engineer, AI Agent Security

Google is seeking a Security Engineer to join their AI Agent Security team, focusing on protecting their cutting-edge AI systems. This role sits at the intersection of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, requiring expertise in both domains. The position offers a competitive base salary range of $141,000-$202,000 plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

The role involves conducting critical security research to identify and analyze novel threats targeting AI agents and Large Language Models (LLMs). You'll be working on advanced security challenges like prompt injection, data exfiltration, and adversarial manipulation of AI systems. The position requires both defensive and offensive security skills, as you'll need to develop proof-of-concept exploits while also designing innovative defense mechanisms.

As part of Google's Core team, you'll have the unique opportunity to impact technical decisions across the company, working on the fundamental building blocks that power Google's flagship products. The role combines hands-on technical work with collaborative efforts, requiring you to work closely with engineering and research teams to translate security findings into practical, scalable solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in security engineering, demonstrated through experience with security assessments, vulnerability analysis, and penetration testing. Knowledge of AI/ML security research, including areas like adversarial machine learning and privacy-preserving ML, is highly valued. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge security research and shape the future of AI security at one of the world's leading technology companies.

Google offers a collaborative and innovative work environment, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work on technologies that impact billions of users. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunities regardless of background. This role represents a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of AI security, combining security expertise with advanced AI/ML knowledge to protect next-generation AI systems.