Security Engineer, Cloud Detection

Google is seeking a Security Engineer for their Cloud Detection team to join their Core organization. This role is crucial in maintaining Google's security infrastructure and protecting its vast network from sophisticated threats. The position combines hands-on security engineering with advanced threat detection and response.

The role involves building and maintaining sophisticated detection mechanisms for identifying attacker techniques and procedures, while also developing automated remediation systems. You'll be part of a team that manages Google's Security Operations Center (SOC), conducting threat hunting, network forensics, and malware analysis across corporate, production, and acquisition environments.

As a Security Engineer, you'll work with cutting-edge technology and handle advanced persistent threats (APT) and insider threats. The position requires strong coding skills in languages like Go, Python, or Java, combined with deep security engineering expertise. You'll collaborate with software engineers to identify and fix security vulnerabilities proactively.

The Core team's mission is particularly significant as it builds the technical foundation behind Google's flagship products. You'll have the opportunity to impact technical decisions across the company and work on solutions that affect billions of users. The role offers competitive compensation ($136,000-$200,000) plus additional benefits including bonus and equity.

This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in security engineering and coding, who is passionate about protecting large-scale systems and can thrive in a fast-paced environment. You'll be part of a global team that operates 24/7, requiring both technical expertise and excellent collaborative skills. The role offers the opportunity to work on complex security challenges at one of the world's leading technology companies, making a direct impact on the safety and security of Google's vast user base.