Google Play Security Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking a Google Play Security Engineer to ensure our Android applications comply with Google Play security policies, privacy standards, and data protection requirements. This role includes auditing apps before release, reviewing Data Safety Forms, analyzing SDKs, monitoring Play Store policy updates, and addressing app rejections or compliance risks.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure Android applications comply with Google Play security, privacy, and policy guidelines.

Review, validate, and audit Data Safety Form (DSF) submissions for app releases.

Perform SDK and third-party library analysis, identifying risks related to data collection and user privacy.

Conduct security compliance checks using Play Console before app publishing.

Investigate and troubleshoot policy violations, rejections, and app takedowns from Google.

Work with engineering, QA, security, legal, and product teams to enforce compliance standards.

Track and communicate policy changes, consent requirements, and privacy updates from Google.

Maintain security documentation and compliance evidence for internal audits.

Required Skills

Strong knowledge of Google Play policies, Data Safety standards, App Privacy, and Permissions models.

Experience with Play Console publishing workflow and compliance reviews.

Proficiency in DSF audits and privacy documentation.

Knowledge of Android security concepts, including:

Data flow and permissions

Background data usage

Analytics/SDK data collection

Ability to review and evaluate third-party SDKs and libraries for security, data access, and privacy risk.

Familiarity with privacy disclosures and consent requirements.

Good to Have / Preferred

Knowledge of OWASP MASVS, MSTG, and Android mobile app security testing.

Experience with mobile security tools (MobSF, Burp Suite, Frida, JADX, etc.).

Understanding of GDPR, COPPA, CCPA, global data privacy laws.

Experience with mobile app VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment & Pen Testing).