Software Engineer Tech Lead, Open Source Security

Google is seeking a Software Engineer Tech Lead to join their Core team focusing on Open Source Security. This role is crucial in making open source secure and safe for both Google and the industry. The position involves working with Google's flagship products and building central solutions that impact technical decisions across the company. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in software development, security engineering, and technical leadership.

The role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, requiring both hands-on coding skills and the ability to guide teams through complex technical decisions. You'll be working on fundamental changes to open source development processes, ensuring security is prioritized from the start. The position offers the opportunity to work internally across Google and externally across the industry, making a significant impact on open source security.

As part of the Core team, you'll be responsible for the underlying design elements, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure at Google. This team serves as the foundation for Google's products, driving innovation and maintaining technical excellence. The role requires collaboration with various teams, strong technical decision-making abilities, and a commitment to improving open source security practices.

The position offers the chance to work on large-scale systems, implement security best practices, and influence the direction of open source security across the industry. You'll be part of a team that's essential to Google's technical foundation and have the opportunity to make lasting improvements to open source security practices.