About the job

Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.

The Google Security Architecture (GSA) is a security element in every Pixel phone's Tensor SoC. It is an independent CPU and separate from the main Application Processor, but can access the main bus of the rest of the SoC. It is responsible for securing cryptographic keys and providing services such as key derivation, key wrapping, and authentication.

The GSA is present in every phone build since the introduction of the Tensor SoC (Pixel 6 and newer) and is a critical security component for Pixel phones.

The team own, build, maintain and extend all the firmware running in the GSA and are responsible for its reliability and security, protecting users privacy and security.

The Google Pixel team focuses on designing and delivering the world's most helpful mobile experience. The team works on shaping the future of Pixel devices and services through some of the most advanced designs, techniques, products, and experiences in consumer electronics. This includes bringing together the best of Google’s artificial intelligence, software, and hardware to build global smartphones and create transformative experiences for users across the world.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $174,000-$252,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis on security use-cases, measuring characteristics such as performance and security trade-offs.

• Help research and refine the GSA security threat model.

• Help lead research and implementation of next-generation security features in the Tensor SoC.

• Work with silicon teams to align next-generation security features with software needs.

• Work with emulation teams to models to help evaluate and test future potential Tensor security enhancements.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

• 5 years of experience with software development in C.

• 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.

• 3 years of experience with embedded operating systems or SoC related security development.

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.

• 5 years of experience with data structures/algorithms.

• 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.

• Experience developing accessible technologies.

• Experience with Rust.