Silicon Security Certification Engineer

About The Job Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration. In this role, you will identify the primary drivers (e.g., business, regulatory) for certification and manage security certification programs (Common Criteria, FIPS) from start to finish. You will be the direct interface with the evaluation laboratory and the Certification Body. You will be responsible for providing on time all the evidence and material required for the certification. You will work directly with all the stakeholders internally (e.g., engineering and corporate teams) to convey the requirement and ensure they are met. You will drive internal improvements and take decisions as needed to achieve success. Within the Security Assurance team you will have the support from security experts and a red team to help you achieve your objectives. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. We aim to make people's lives better through technology. Salary The US base salary range for this full-time position is $183,000-$271,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Minimum qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 10 years of experience in security certification (FIPS, Common Criteria, SESIP, EMVco, GP). Experience with hardware and software architecture. Experience in Technical Program Management. Experience with development and product life‑cycle. Experience in embedded security and cryptography. Preferred qualifications Common Criteria certification for a Secure IC, smartcard or similar devices. FIPS140‑3 certification for a crypto module (CMVP). Experience with government and regulatory policies related to security. Knowledge of PP0084, CAVP and CMPV requirements. Familiarity with the SOGIS Application of Attack Potential to Smartcard. Familiarity with JIL Minimum Site Security Requirements (MSSR). Responsibilities Assess engineering problems, understand the interplay between certification requirements and functional requirements, and contribute to shaping technical directions. Organize and manage security certification activities. Monitor and communicate progress, risks, and mitigation. Identify stakeholders (internal and external) and work with them to strategize, plan, and prioritize objectives, estimate task duration, and ensure schedules and dependencies are aligned and support those objectives. Leverage a variety of methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) to make teams most effective. Establish systems to identify improvements and drive future needs around security certification. Discern when a change is appropriate and to drive change across the organization, working closely with partner teams to manage and communicate changes, introducing them in the minimal disruptive manner. Put systems and mechanisms in place to facilitate future changes. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form. #J-18808-Ljbffr Google