Security Engineer, Detection

Google's Security Engineer, Detection role is a critical position within the Core team, focused on building and maintaining the safest operating environment for Google's users and developers. As part of this role, you'll be responsible for developing advanced detection mechanisms for security threats, automating remediation systems, and conducting threat hunting activities. The position combines hands-on security engineering with system design and threat analysis.

The role is situated within Google's Core team, which serves as the technical foundation behind Google's flagship products. This team is responsible for the underlying design elements, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure that power Google's services. As a Security Engineer, you'll work closely with software engineers to proactively identify and fix security flaws and vulnerabilities, while also monitoring systems for attacks and intrusions.

Your work will involve building novel detection mechanisms for various security threats, performing network and systems forensics, and conducting malware analysis. You'll be part of a global operation that responds to security events across Google's networks, requiring both technical expertise and collaborative skills. The position offers the opportunity to impact critical security decisions across the company while working with cutting-edge security technologies and systems.

This is an ideal role for someone who combines strong security engineering fundamentals with practical experience in threat detection and incident response. You'll need to balance technical depth with the ability to work across teams and contribute to Google's overall security posture. The role offers significant growth potential and the chance to work on security challenges at a massive scale.