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Job Details
Posted date: Feb 18, 2026
Location: Seattle, WA
Level: Senior
Estimated salary: $171,500
Range: $141,000 - $202,000
Description
Test Cloud AI systems for vulnerabilities, including jailbreaks, data exfiltration, prompt injections, and adversarial manipulation. Uncover novel vulnerabilities across new and AI features. Build and calibrate anti-abuse detection systems and AI agents to protect Cloud and Workspace products at scale. Investigate and remediate abuse incidents while using findings to refine detection agent performance. Partner with product teams to drive enterprise security improvements, operational best practices, and threat mitigation.Our Security team works to create and maintain the safest operating environment for Google's users and developers. Security Engineers work with network equipment and actively monitor our systems for attacks and intrusions. In this role, you will also work with software engineers to proactively identify and fix security flaws and vulnerabilities. As the Security Engineer, you will be a thought leader and subject matter expert in AI safety and security. You will be responsible for identifying emerging patterns and trends across a full-spectrum of threats and translating the findings into actionable insights and protections. With your knowledge and passion for learning new things, you will help the teams to solve the classes of problems in AI security and misuse at Google scale. You will be building protection and intelligence for Gen AI Application Programming Interface (API) Abuse and Security, ensuring the reliability and security of Cloud and Workspace AI systems including agents.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $141,000-$202,000 + 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.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.2 years of experience with security assessments or security design reviews or threat modeling.
2 years of experience with security engineering, computer and network security and security protocols.
2 years of coding experience in one or more general purpose languages.
Preferred qualifications: Experience in security assessments, vulnerability management and security research. Experience in conducting AI Red Teaming or participating in AI bug bounties. Experience in analyzing systems and identifying security and abuse problems, threat modeling, and remediation. Understanding of Generative AI technologies, Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI agents.
Extended Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.2 years of experience with security assessments or security design reviews or threat modeling.
2 years of experience with security engineering, computer and network security and security protocols.
2 years of coding experience in one or more general purpose languages.
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