The Senior Staff Software Engineer, Platforms Security role at Google focuses on developing security solutions for hardware and firmware that protect critical infrastructure. The position is part of the Platforms Security team, which is responsible for designing and deploying authenticated Roots of Trust and trusted execution environments. Engineers in this role will work on cutting-edge firmware and driver innovations, ensuring resilience at scale across millions of machines. This position requires a blend of technical expertise and leadership to drive security strategies and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 7 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.
• 5 years of experience with design and architecture, and testing/launching software products.
• Experience with Embedded Systems, Security Standards, and C, C++, and Rust.

• Drive technical strategy for hardware security across Google's fleet.
• Co-design secure architectures with hardware teams.
• Connect bare-metal/RTOS systems with fleet-wide cryptographic services.
• Represent Google in the hardware security ecosystem.
• Guide distributed teams through complex, high-impact deliverables.

• Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.