UX Engineer, Privacy, Safety and Security — Google Switzerland
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
3 years of experience in front-end development, technical UX design, or prototyping.
- Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Build high-fidelity prototypes simulating agentic AI to test privacy and security concepts in real-world scenarios.
- Translate complex PSS design requirements into technical specs and production-ready front-end code.
- 3 years of experience in front-end development, technical UX design, or prototyping.
Main responsibilities
- Build high-fidelity prototypes simulating agentic AI to test privacy and security concepts in real-world scenarios.
- Translate complex PSS design requirements into technical specs and production-ready front-end code.
- Use AI tools and LLMs to accelerate coding and build responsive UI components for security tooling.
- Evaluate AI/UX patterns to identify technical constraints and rogue agent behaviors early in design.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to build reusable, accessible UI components and iterate on 0-to-1 products.
Key requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 3 years of experience in front-end development, technical UX design, or prototyping.
- Experience building and maintaining functional prototypes or internal tools.
- Experience in modern front-end frameworks (e.g., JavaScript, React, Angular) and styling languages.
Application process
- Experience working with LLM APIs, prompt engineering, or AI-driven application logic.
- Experience building Figma plugins, command line interface (CLI) tools, or scripts that improve team productivity.
- Experience with UX engineering platforms (Web/Mobile).
- Passion for or experience in cybersecurity, privacy frameworks, or risk mitigation.
- Ability to visualize complex security data or system topologies in a way that is simple and performant. About the job
- At Google, we follow a simple but vital premise: "Focus on the user and all else will follow." Google’s UX Engineers are versatile and passionate about taking on new problems to drive progress and vision for design teams.
- They’re comfortable wearing many hats and get excited about working across discipline lines to develop products and prototypes that bring new ideas to life.
- Google User Experience (UX) is made up of multi-disciplinary teams of UX Designers, Researchers, Writers, Content Strategists, Program Managers, and Engineers: we care deeply about the people who use our products.
Additional details
- Ability to visualize complex security data or system topologies in a way that is simple and performant.
Notes and original content
- About the job
- Responsibilities
Questions about this listing
What salary does Google Switzerland offer for this role?
Google Switzerland lists CHF 73'500 - 111'500 gross per year for this position in Zürich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Google Switzerland offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Google Switzerland during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Google Switzerland?
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