Staff Software Engineer (AI/ML), Security/Privacy

Málaga, Spain·Engineering·Added today

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What they ask for

Have the right to work in Spain
Google doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Málaga
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 8+ years of experience
Staff-level role.

About the job

Requirements

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
8 years of experience in software development.
5 years of experience testing, and launching software products.
5 years of experience building software for data privacy or security (e.g., identity and access management).
3 years of experience with software design and architecture.

Preferred qualifications:

Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects.
Technical experience in the cybersecurity domain, applying AI to malware analysis, threat hunting, or security operations.

Original Advert

Google Cloud's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. 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 Cloud's needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. You will anticipate our customer needs and be empowered to act like an owner, take action and innovate. 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.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will be a technical anchor and strategist for the GTI Agentic team. You will be a key player defining the technical outlook and roadmap for autonomous security agents, architecting the platform infrastructure that powers them. You will solve complex engineering bottlenecks, influence technical direction across Google Cloud Security and the wider Google ecosystem, and serve as a multiplier for the engineering organization to push the boundaries of AI-driven cyber defense.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization's ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Spain: €120000 - €123000 (EUR) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

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Responsibilities

Define and drive the technical strategy, roadmap, and outlook for autonomous AI agents and platforms within the Security and Privacy (Threat Intelligence) domain.
Architect and lead the development of next-generation, large-scale agentic infrastructure, ensuring safety, security, and performance boundaries.
Mentor and grow mid-level and executive engineers, advocating high standards for code quality, design documentation, and system reliability.
Influence product and engineering decisions, bridging the gap between AI research and production-grade security applications.
Act as a key technical anchor and multiplier, collaborating with executive leadership across Google Cloud Security and the wider Google ecosystem.

How they hire

4 steps3 interviewsa task to do6–8 weeks in all

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Assessments
Online test · Not every role
You may be asked to take the Google Hiring Assessment (workstyle skills) and, for some roles, role-related assessments such as a coding exercise.
Recruiter conversations
With a recruiter · Phone call · 1–2 sessions
One or two shorter conversations assessing key skills, sharing information about the organisation and team, and asking about your preferences such as location.
Project work
In your own time · Not every role
For some roles, a small project before interviews: a case study, writing or code samples.
Interviews
With a rotating cast of Googlers
A panel of structured interviews, over video or in person, with a rotating cast of Googlers; open-ended role-related questions scored against the same rubric for every candidate, no brainteasers.
Decision and offer · With a recruiter

Structured interviews: every candidate for a role is scored against the same rubric; no brainteasers.
AI tools are not permitted during interviews.
For some roles, pre-selected interviews happen virtually before final interviews onsite.