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Staff Software Engineer, Cloud Security

Remote from Spain·Added today (last checked 26 Oct)

Google

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Work mode: Remote from Spain
English: Required

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Skills

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 with full stack development, across back-end such as Java, Python, Golang, or C++ codebases, and front-end experience including JavaScript or TypeScript, HTML, CSS or equivalent.
3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
Experience integrating generative AI tools or LLM interfaces into workflows.

Preferred qualifications:

Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
8 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
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.
Experience with statistical classification models, false-positive mitigation, and score calibration.
Experience leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) both in production

The role

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.

In this role, you will serve as a technical anchor and strategist for the team within Google Threat Intelligence domain.

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

Learn more about benefits at Google. Remote location: Spain.

Responsibilities

Define and drive the technical strategy, roadmap, and architecture for the GTI Threat Scoring platform and verdict engine within Google Threat Intelligence.
Mentor and grow mid-level and executive software engineers in Málaga, creating clarity, protecting team focus, and advocating high standards for code quality, design documentation, and system reliability.
Act as a key technical anchor across Google Cloud Security, partnering closely with security engineers, threat analysts and domain experts to systematically encode frontline.
Architect the cloud-native microservices supporting low-latency graph propagation and real-time threat intelligence streaming.

Hiring process

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.

About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, cloud computing, advertising technologies, and artificial intelligence. As one of the world's largest and most influential tech firms, Google operates at a massive scale, serving billions of users globally and employing over 180,000 people worldwide.

In Spain, Google has a significant presence with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, hosting teams across engineering, cloud consulting, sales, and security. The company is known for its strong engineering culture, data-driven decision making, and a work environment that values innovation and collaboration. For international professionals, Google offers a highly multicultural environment, English as a common working language, and competitive compensation packages, making it a highly attractive destination for relocating to Spain.

Industry: Technology
Founded: 1998
Employees: 100,000+
Headquarters: Mountain View, USA
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

Google's Spanish offices are primarily in Madrid and Barcelona, with roles spanning engineering, cloud consulting, sales, and security.
English is the working language at Google, so international hires can integrate without needing Spanish fluency upfront.
Google offers relocation support and visa sponsorship for international candidates in many regions, including Spain.
The company is known for high compensation, strong benefits, and a culture that emphasizes innovation and work-life balance.
Google Cloud and AI/ML teams in Spain are actively growing, creating opportunities for engineers and technical consultants.

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