Senior Staff Engineer, Security Defense Platforms

Google is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer for their Security Defense Platforms (SDP) Organization, which is part of the Security Foundations Organization. This role focuses on building and running products for Security Engineering, specifically within the Endpoint Protection Platform team. The position offers an opportunity to lead and shape the technical direction of security infrastructure at Google's Hyderabad site, overseeing a comprehensive ecosystem of over 120 Software Engineers, Security Engineers, Security Analysts, and Product/Program Managers.

The role combines technical leadership with strategic oversight, requiring deep expertise in security product development and large-scale system architecture. As a senior technical leader, you'll be responsible for driving critical security initiatives, establishing engineering culture, and ensuring effective collaboration across global teams. The position involves working with cutting-edge security technologies and infrastructure that protect Google's systems at scale.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in software development, security products, and technical leadership. You'll work within Google's Core team, which builds the technical foundation behind Google's flagship products and drives innovation across the company. This role offers the unique opportunity to impact important technical decisions across Google while leading a large team of engineers in building critical security infrastructure.

This position represents a chance to shape the future of security at one of the world's leading technology companies, working with advanced technologies and talented teams across multiple locations. The role combines hands-on technical work with strategic leadership, making it ideal for someone who wants to drive both technical excellence and organizational success in security engineering.