Senior Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Google Cloud Security and Privacy

Google develops next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information, delivering enterprise-grade cloud solutions.
$237,000 - $337,000
Cloud
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud · Cybersecurity

Description For Senior Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Google Cloud Security and Privacy

Google is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to join their Cloud Security and Privacy Infrastructure team. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape the future of cloud computing at one of the world's leading technology companies. The position combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems, and security.

As a Senior Staff Engineer, you'll lead critical projects that impact billions of users worldwide, working with cutting-edge technologies across Google's vast technical landscape. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing robust security solutions for Google Cloud, while mentoring and guiding a team of talented engineers. The role demands both technical excellence and leadership skills, as you'll be expected to influence technical direction and drive alignment across multiple teams.

Google Cloud is a rapidly growing platform that serves customers in over 200 countries, making this role particularly impactful. You'll be working on solutions that help organizations digitally transform their businesses while ensuring the highest levels of security and privacy. The position offers competitive compensation, including a strong base salary range of $237,000-$337,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in distributed systems, infrastructure development, and security, combined with proven leadership experience. You'll have the opportunity to work from several major tech hubs, including Cambridge, New York, Sunnyvale, Kirkland, or Seattle, collaborating with some of the industry's brightest minds. This role offers significant growth potential and the chance to make a lasting impact on Google's cloud infrastructure.

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Responsibilities For Senior Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Google Cloud Security and Privacy

  • Provide technical leadership on high-impact projects
  • Influence and coach a distributed team of engineers
  • Facilitate alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines
  • Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables
  • Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance large scale software solutions

Requirements For Senior Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Google Cloud Security and Privacy

Kubernetes
Linux
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience in software development
  • 7 years of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks
  • 5 years of experience with design and architecture and testing/launching software products
  • Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science preferred
  • 8 years of experience with data structures/algorithms preferred
  • 5 years of experience in technical leadership preferred
  • 3 years of experience working in complex, matrixed organizations preferred

Benefits For Senior Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Google Cloud Security and Privacy

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits package

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