Staff Software Engineer, Security/Privacy, Security Research

1 Month ago • 8-13 Years • Cyber Security • $197,000 PA - $291,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

This Staff Software Engineer role at Google focuses on advancing cybersecurity AI/ML tools and leading research projects in this area. Responsibilities include developing novel technologies to detect and explain cybercrime, promoting research company-wide, publishing peer-reviewed papers, building prototypes, and navigating launch processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, data privacy/security, software testing and launching, and research, particularly with Python. The role involves collaboration with researchers in academia and industry.
Must have:
  • 8+ years software development experience
  • 5+ years in data privacy/security software
  • 5+ years testing and launching software
  • 5+ years research experience
  • Python development expertise
Good to have:
  • Master's/PhD in related field
  • Publications in security/AI conferences
  • Experience designing and deploying security solutions
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in software development.
  • 5 years of experience building software for data privacy or security (e.g., identity and access management).
  • 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products.
  • 5 years of research experience.
  • Experience developing software applications using Python.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master's degree or PhD in related field.
  • Experience with leading publications in security and AI conferences.
  • Experience designing and deploying security solutions.

About the job

Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.

With your technical expertise you will manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions.

In this role, you will help advance our cybersecurity AI/ML tools to build the next generation of user protections. You will also be leading and supporting research projects in this topic area. We are connected with researchers in industry and academia, with active collaboration projects with universities and companies.

The Core team builds the technical foundation behind Google’s flagship products. We are owners and advocates for the underlying design elements, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure at Google. These are the essential building blocks for excellent, safe, and coherent experiences for our users and drive the pace of innovation for every developer. We look across Google’s products to build central solutions, break down technical barriers and strengthen existing systems. As the Core team, we have a mandate and a unique opportunity to impact important technical decisions across the company.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $197,000-$291,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about .

Responsibilities

  • Develop novel technologies to detect and explain cybercrime activity.
  • Promote your research across the company and build partnerships with teams in other product areas.
  • Publish peer-reviewed research papers in venues.
  • Collect and curate quality datasets. 
  • Build prototypes and navigate launch processes.

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