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Senior Security Engineer, Android Anti-Malware

Google

Location

Kirkland, WA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/15/2026

Compensation

$174,000 - $252,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.4% approval-14% YoY
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Job description

The Senior Security Engineer for Android Anti-Malware at Google will focus on protecting users by investigating and solving malware problems. This role involves working closely with software engineers to identify and fix security vulnerabilities. The engineer will also collaborate with Android security teams to enhance malware detection and analysis at scale. The position is part of the Platforms and Devices team, which aims to create a safer operating environment for users and developers.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5 years of experience with security assessments or security design reviews or threat modeling.
  • 5 years of experience with security engineering, computer and network security and security protocols.
  • 5 years of coding experience in one or more general purpose languages.
  • 1 year of experience leading teams in a technical capacity or leading technical risk analysis in an enterprise environment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform reverse engineering, analyze and detect malware at scale.
  • Advocate security and secure practices throughout the Google Play and Android ecosystem.
  • Conduct research to identify potential attack vectors against Android.
  • Work with other team members to improve Android Security and Privacy's knowledge of malware and propose methods to detect and mitigate them.

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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