Lead Security Engineer, Checkout

Google is hiring a Lead Security Engineer, Checkout to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Lead Security Engineer, Checkout, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a full-time, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (EST)). About the role You'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience What we offer: • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Flexible working hours across US time zones • Paid parental leave • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • 100% remote, work-from-anywhere-in-the-US culture How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Experience with version control and CI/CD • Strong communication in a remote, async environment • Solid understanding of data structures, APIs, and databases • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) Nice to have: • Comfort communicating clearly and proactively in writing • Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment