Engineering Director, Product Security, Core

About the job
As the Director of Engineering for Product Security (Safe Coding, Cryptography, and Software Supply Chain) in Privacy, Safety, and Security (PSS), you will lead a 100-person global organization across the US, Zurich, and Singapore. You will define the strategic outlook and own the infrastructure responsible for building Google's secure-by-design development platforms and code integrity systems, ensuring our core software remains resilient at scale.
In this role, you will drive defensive security into the AI era by transitioning Google from reactive vulnerability remediation to automated, secure-by-construction systems. This involves establishing "well-lit paths"-including memory-safe languages like Rust and compiler-enforced defaults-and cryptographic policy engines. To succeed, you will navigate the complex trade-offs between strict security guardrails and developer velocity, executing a multi-year roadmap that protects users as the global developer ecosystem grows in complexity.
To be effective, you will utilize experience as an engineering executive who flexes easily between deep technical execution and high-level strategic alignment. You will be comfortable with ambiguity, possess a strong bias for action, and collaborate exceptionally well across global boundaries. Above all, you will be an advocate for developer productivity and user safety.
The Core team builds the technical foundation behind Google's flagship products. We are owners and advocates for the underlying design elements, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure at Google. These are the essential building blocks for excellent, safe, and coherent experiences for our users and drive the pace of innovation for every developer. We look across Google's products to build central solutions, break down technical barriers and strengthen existing systems. As the Core team, we have a mandate and a unique opportunity to impact important technical decisions across the company.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $307000 - $427000 (USD) + 30% bonus target + equity + benefits
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