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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer, Pixel System Security - **Company:** Google LLC - **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $174,000.0 - $252,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Distributed Systems, Design of User Interfaces, Push Technology, Identity and Access Management, Information Retrieval, Natural Language Processing, Software Architecture, Software Construction, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Large Language Models, Information Technology, Search Engines, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3353341390&tx=JT9587TTZ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area., * Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. * 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages. * 3 years of experience building software for data privacy or security (e.g., identity and access management). * 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products. * 1 year of experience with software design and architecture., * Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field. * 5 years of experience with data structures and algorithms. * 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role. * Experience developing accessible technologies. ## Description 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. Google's Pixel Privacy and Security team ensures Pixel remains the most secure smartphone. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will leverage artificial intelligence to assess and harden low-level device security. In this role, you will use advanced AI models to scan for vulnerabilities, augment security testing, and scope technical work with external partners. You will partner with silicon and operating system teams to ensure high-quality security reviews and code safety across next-generation Pixel features. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $174000 - $252000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits, * Apply internal AI systems and Large Language Model (LLMs) to automate vulnerability discovery and improve security analysis across Pixel features. * Perform manual and AI-augmented security assessments to identify logic flaws and exploit paths in low-level platform code. * Draft technical testing requests and collaborate with contractors to ensure comprehensive security coverage. * Partner across silicon and operating system engineering to implement secure designs and resolve logic vulnerabilities. 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