Job description
The Security Engineer for Platforms and Devices at Google is responsible for creating and maintaining a secure operating environment for users and developers. This role involves working with network equipment, monitoring systems for attacks, and collaborating with software engineers to identify and fix security vulnerabilities. The engineer will focus on counter abuse activities and participate in incident management programs. Additionally, the role requires analyzing large datasets to improve security measures across various platforms and devices.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 1 year of experience with security assessments or security design reviews or threat modeling.
- 1 year of coding experience in one or more general purpose languages.
- Experience with security engineering, computer and network security, and security protocols.
Responsibilities
- Conduct reviews of infrastructure and service designs through the lens of information security.
- Recommend changes to designs to address future security concerns regarding access, abuse, and logging.
- Participate in incident investigations of logs to measure impact or find indicators of compromise.
- Develop, test, and deploy new strategies for detecting abuse of Platforms and Devices services.
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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