Information Security Engineer at Google

Seniority in posting: Mid

Compensation

$174,000 – $252,000/yr

Location: Sunnyvale, California
Type: Full-time
Level: senior
Posted: Aug 21, 2026

Description

Google is hiring an Information Security Engineer for its Cloud CISO organization to design and implement secure software and systems, conduct security assessments, vulnerability testing, code reviews, and threat modeling, and investigate potential compromises affecting Google Cloud and its customers. The role requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience, five years of security engineering and security-assessment experience, five years of coding experience, and one year of technical leadership or enterprise risk-analysis experience. Compensation is $174,000–$252,000 USD annually plus a 15% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

Required Skills

Security assessments
Vulnerability testing
Threat modeling
Code reviews
Security protocols
Security operations

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
Required Previous Experiences: 5 years of security engineering, computer and network security, and security protocols experience
5 years of security assessments, security design reviews, or threat modeling experience
5 years of coding experience in one or more general-purpose languages
1 year of technical team leadership or enterprise technical risk analysis experience
Preferred Qualifications: 8 years of vulnerability identification, assessment, and management experience
Technical background in security operations, systems administration, digital forensics, security engineering, or vulnerability assessments
Ability to remain composed during security escalations and lead teams toward timely resolution
Leadership of teams through ambiguous situations using influence without authority
Strong writing and presentation skills for external and internal audiences
Exceptional communication skills for articulating complex risks to stakeholders