Senior Software Engineer, Core Virtualization Security
GoogleSenior Software Engineer, Core Virtualization Security
GoogleLocation
Seattle, WA
Type
Full-time
Posted
10/15/2026
Compensation
$174,000 - $252,000 per year
Job description
The Senior Software Engineer for Core Virtualization Security at Google will focus on enhancing the security of the Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) and the overall virtualization node. This role involves collaborating with product teams to securely integrate new platform support and developing innovative solutions for architecture hardening. The engineer will also manage project priorities and lead technical initiatives within the Core Virtualization Security Team. This position requires a strong background in systems engineering and security analysis.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, and with data structures and algorithms.
- 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products.
- 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
- Experience in Linux kernel programming, device bring-up, and BSP.
- Experience with Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Virtual Machines, and Security Analysis.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop new architectural hardening and defensive measures that improve the security of the VMM and the virtualization node overall.
- Provide technical leadership, participate in planning, and own outcomes for large initiatives.
- Collaborate with various teams, PMs, and TPMs in Google Compute Engine and Cloud on large-scale security initiatives.
- Triage and fix production issues while creating ways to reduce ongoing toil and improve quality over time.
- Evolve the security of the core virtual machine monitor layer through low-level systems engineering and architectural improvements.
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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