Google is seeking a Software Engineer III to join their V8 Security team in Munich, Germany. V8 is the JavaScript and WebAssembly engine that powers Chrome, focused on delivering leading performance for modern applications while ensuring security. This role combines deep technical expertise in JavaScript engines and security with hands-on development work.
The position involves working on Chrome's V8 engine to identify and address security vulnerabilities, implement novel security solutions, and improve the overall security architecture. You'll be contributing to long-term projects that enhance V8's security posture and its integration with Chrome's rendering engine Blink. The role requires collaboration with fuzzing teams to improve vulnerability detection and maintain comprehensive security testing.
As part of Google's broader engineering organization, you'll have opportunities to work on critical projects that impact billions of users. Google's engineering teams work on diverse technologies beyond web search, including distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking, security, AI, and natural language processing.
The ideal candidate will have experience with JavaScript, WebAssembly, security architecture, and open source development. Knowledge of JavaScript engines, web browsers, virtual machines, compilers, and memory management safety is highly valued. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge browser security while contributing to Chrome's mission of building a better, more open web across all major platforms.