Staff Security Engineer, Google Distributed Cloud

Google Cloud is seeking a Staff Security Engineer to join their Google Distributed Cloud team. This is a senior-level position that combines technical leadership with hands-on security engineering. The role involves ensuring the security of Google's cloud infrastructure and customer data, from hardware to application layer.

As a Staff Security Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing security solutions, conducting technical assessments, and leading security reviews. You'll work with cross-functional teams to improve Google's security posture and mentor other team members on security best practices. The position requires deep expertise in software development, security engineering, and system architecture.

Google Cloud accelerates organizations' digital transformation by providing enterprise-grade solutions leveraging Google's cutting-edge technology. The role offers competitive compensation ($197,000-$291,000 base salary) plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of software development experience, with particular expertise in security and privacy solutions. You'll need strong leadership skills to guide project teams and set technical direction in a complex, matrixed organization. This is an excellent opportunity to work on security challenges at massive scale while contributing to Google's mission of organizing the world's information.

The position offers multiple location options across major tech hubs in the United States, including Sunnyvale, Seattle, New York, and others. You'll be part of Google's renowned engineering organization, working on critical security infrastructure that protects billions of users and enterprise customers.