Google's Security Defense Platforms (SDP) Organization, part of the Security Foundations Organization, is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer to lead their security engineering initiatives. This role combines technical leadership with strategic oversight of security product development. The position is based in Bengaluru, where you'll guide a comprehensive ecosystem of Software Engineers, Security Engineers, Security Analysts, and Product/Program Managers.
The role focuses on the Endpoint Protection Platform team, which builds products and infrastructure for Google Corp's device security. As part of Google's Core team, you'll have the unique opportunity to impact technical decisions across the company, working on foundational security solutions that affect Google's flagship products.
The ideal candidate brings extensive software development experience (8+ years), strong architectural skills, and proven leadership in security product development. You'll be responsible for providing technical direction, leading engineering efforts, and fostering collaboration across global sites. This position offers the chance to shape security infrastructure at scale while working with cutting-edge technologies and diverse teams.
Key aspects include leading design reviews, partnering with engineering directors on strategic projects, and building a strong engineering culture. The role requires expertise in multiple programming languages, storage services, and security systems, making it perfect for those passionate about technical leadership in security engineering at a global scale.