The Staff Security Engineer role at Google Distributed Cloud focuses on ensuring the security of products by integrating security practices into the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). The position involves collaborating with various teams to enhance product security and reduce vulnerabilities. The engineer will leverage AI tools to conduct security reviews and develop secure operational practices. This role is critical in setting the direction for product security across Google Distributed Cloud.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience with security assessments, security design reviews, or threat modeling.
• 8 years of experience with security engineering, computer and network security, and security protocols.
• 8 years of coding experience in one or more general purpose languages.
• 3 years of experience with Cloud Security.

• Lead product security as a horizontal domain or product vertical subject matter expert.
• Develop a trusted partnership with product team partners to ensure security is built into the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Focus on the holistic security strategy for Google Distributed Cloud products.
• Leverage AI tooling to perform SDLC reviews, research and reproduce vulnerabilities, and design secure systems.
• Review and develop secure operational practices, and provide security guidance for engineers.

• Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.