Security Engineer III, AI Protection
Company: Google
Location: Seattle
Posted on: April 4, 2026
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Job Description:
info_outline X In accordance with Washington state law, we are
highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available
to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance Retirement
Benefits: 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off: 20 days of
vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period
for the first five years of employment Sick Time: 40 hours/year
(statutory, where applicable); 5 days/event (discretionary)
Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks Holidays: 13 paid days per year.
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. About the job 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
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 $147,000-$211,000 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 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. 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.
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