Senior Staff Software Engineer, Kernel Security and Virtualization

Google

Sunnyvale, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial Intelligence (AI) Natural Language, Business Growth, Business Strategy, C++ Programming Language, CPU (Central Processing Unit), Cloud Computing, Coaching, Computer Science, Computer Security, Cross-Functional, Data Storage, Data Structures, Distributed Computing, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Information Retrieval, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Internet Search, Kernel Programming, Large-Scale Systems, Leadership, Linux Kernel, Matrix Management, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Network Design, Network Operations Center, Open Source, Operations Research, Product/Service Launch, Release Management/Engineering, Risk, Security Architecture, Security Monitoring, Security Patches, Software Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Test Design, User Interface Design, Vehicle Fleets, Virtual Machine (VM), Virtualization
LOCATION
Sunnyvale, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience programming in C++.
  • 5 years of experience with design and architecture, and testing or launching software products.
  • Experience in Security, Virtual Machine Monitor, and Kernel.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • 8 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
  • 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
  • 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects.
  • Experience with Linux Kernel.

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.

As the Team Lead (TL) for Kernel Security and Virtualization, you will be responsible for securing the very foundation of Google's production platform. You would be responsible for the security of our kernel and virtualization layers—a domain recognized as an Alphabet-level infrastructure risk. You will pioneer the architecture of next-generation isolation frameworks and drive a cross-company strategy to harden our core compute infrastructure against the most sophisticated threats. This role demands exceptional expertise in low-level systems security, the ability to lead through influence at the highest levels, and the technical gravity to secure the entire Google Cloud and Technical Infrastructure portfolio.

The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide. We're the driving team behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $262000 - $365000 (USD) + 25% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefitsLearn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

  • Define and drive the multi-year technical road map for Linux kernel hardening and virtualization security. Architect systemic hardening of frameworks to prevent lateral movement and privilege escalation across the global production fleet.
  • Design and deploy large-scale software solutions, pioneering new virtualization frameworks and open-source technologies to achieve secure, high-performance compute and robust isolation boundaries.
  • Lead responses to critical kernel Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) and CPU vulnerabilities. Oversee the security patch life-cycle and release management to ensure the integrity of core virtualization and isolation layers.
  • Partner with the technical stakeholders to align organizational goals. Drive the adoption of hardened standards and tools across the Cloud organization to ensure optimal security outcomes.
  • Coach a distributed team of engineers, cultivating the competency in low-level security and kernel engineering to develop the next generation of technical leaders.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

About the Company

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Google

Build for everyone

Since our founding in 1998, Google has grown by leaps and bounds. Starting from two computer science students in a university dorm room, we now have thousands of employees and offices around the world. These Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe.

It starts with how we work together. We’re building a company where people of different views, backgrounds and experiences can do their best work and show up for one another. A place where every Googler feels like they belong.

So whether you develop new technology or creative campaigns, craft beautiful products or breakthrough partnerships, your work here is a chance to accomplish things that matter. Bring your insight, imagination, and healthy disregard for the impossible. Bring everything that makes you unique. Together, we can build for everyone.

Benefits

We strive to provide Googlers and their loved ones with a world-class benefits experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Our benefits are based on data, and centered around our users: Googlers and their families. They’re thoughtfully designed to enhance your health and wellbeing, and generous enough to make it easy for you to take good care of yourself (now, and in the future). So we can build for everyone, together.

Learn more about Google’s benefits on this site featuring Googlers’ experience.

How we Hire

Google’s hiring process is an important part of our culture. Googlers care deeply about their teams and the people who make them up. In order to  build for everyone, we know that we need a wide range of perspectives and experiences, and a fair hiring process is the first step in getting there.

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COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Computer Software
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Performance Bonus, Professional Development, 401K, Stock Options, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Work From Home, Life Insurance, On Site Cafeteria
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
https://goo.gle/4dbno6V