Location
Kirkland, WA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/2/2026
Compensation
$262,000 - $364,000 per year
Job description
The Senior Staff Software Engineer for AI/ML Security at Google will lead the technical vision for Model Armor and Sensitive Data Protection. This role focuses on securing large language models against threats like prompt injection and data exfiltration. The engineer will work within Google Cloud, collaborating with various teams to ensure the security of generative AI technologies. This position requires a blend of technical expertise and strategic leadership to navigate complex challenges and drive impactful solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in software development.
- 7 years of experience leading technical project strategy and ML design.
- 5 years of experience with speech/audio technology or reinforcement learning.
- 5 years of experience in Cloud.
Responsibilities
- Define and drive the long-term technical goal and architectural strategy for model armor and sensitive data protection.
- Lead the design and implementation of scalable systems to detect and mitigate emerging threats.
- Act as a principal technical influencer to align security roadmaps across Google Cloud and other product areas.
- Resolve technical disagreements among engineers and researchers to deliver on cross-functional objectives.
- Partner with executive leadership to evaluate ML security research and provide technical mentorship.
Benefits
- Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Google Llc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
908
FY2026
Approval rate
98.4%
FY2026
LCA certified
4,273
FY2026
Entry-level share
0.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
-14%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-51%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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