Staff Software Engineer, Security/Privacy, Google Cloud

Google Cloud accelerates organizations' digital transformation by delivering enterprise-grade solutions leveraging Google's cutting-edge technology.
$189,000 - $284,000
Security
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Staff Software Engineer, Security/Privacy, Google Cloud

Google Cloud is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Security/Privacy team, offering an exciting opportunity to work at one of the world's leading technology companies. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in security, privacy, and large-scale system design.

The position demands a seasoned professional with 8+ years of software development experience and a strong background in data privacy and security. You'll be working on critical projects that impact billions of users, developing next-generation technologies that enhance how people connect and interact with information.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll lead high-impact projects, mentor team members, and drive technical decisions that shape the future of Google Cloud's security and privacy features. The role offers exposure to cutting-edge technology and the chance to work on complex challenges at massive scale.

The compensation package is highly competitive, ranging from $189,000 to $284,000 base salary, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. You'll be based in either Kirkland, WA, or Sunnyvale, CA, working with talented teams in a collaborative environment.

This role is perfect for someone who combines technical excellence with leadership abilities, has a proven track record in security and privacy software development, and wants to make a significant impact on products used by customers across 200+ countries. You'll be at the forefront of innovation, helping organizations digitally transform while ensuring the highest standards of security and privacy.

The position offers growth opportunities, the chance to work on diverse projects, and the ability to influence the direction of critical security initiatives. You'll be part of Google's mission to organize the world's information while ensuring it remains secure and private. If you're passionate about security, love solving complex technical challenges, and want to work with cutting-edge technology at scale, this role offers an unparalleled opportunity to advance your career while making a meaningful impact.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Security/Privacy, Google Cloud

  • 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 Staff Software Engineer, Security/Privacy, Google Cloud

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience in software development, and with data structures/algorithms
  • 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products
  • 3 years of experience with software design and architecture
  • 5 years of experience building software for data privacy or security

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, Security/Privacy, Google Cloud

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Base salary + bonus + equity + benefits

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