Principal Engineer, Product Security

Google is hiring a Principal Engineer, Product Security to work from Grand Central, Manhattan, NY. This senior role leads security architecture and engineering for Google’s flagship products, ensuring robust protection against emerging threats.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive the product security strategy across multiple Google services.
• Lead design, implementation, and review of secure code, cryptographic protocols, and threat models.
• Mentor senior engineers and collaborate with cross‑functional product, infrastructure, and legal teams.
• Conduct security assessments, penetration testing, and incident response for high‑impact products.
• Represent Google in industry security forums and contribute to open‑source security initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 15 years of software engineering experience, with at least 8 years focused on product security.
• Deep expertise in secure software development, cryptography, authentication, and vulnerability mitigation.
• Proven track record of leading large‑scale security programs and influencing senior leadership.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to convey complex security concepts to diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in a relevant technical discipline.
• Experience with cloud‑native architectures (e.g., GCP, Kubernetes).
• Published research or patents in security or privacy.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, or equivalent.

Compensation

Annual base salary: $270,344.40 (USD). Additional Google compensation packages and benefits apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Principal Engineer, Product Security do at Google?

They lead the security architecture, define protection strategies, mentor engineers, and ensure Google products are resilient against threats.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A bachelor’s degree in CS or Engineering (or equivalent experience), 15+ years of software engineering, and 8+ years in product security.

Where is the job location and what is the salary?

The role is based in Grand Central, Manhattan, NY, with an annual base salary of $270,344.40.