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Staff Security Engineer

Google· Security
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Seattle, WA, USA$207k - $300kfull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Security Engineer role focused on securing Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) platform and related infrastructure, leading the Platform Security team, conducting Kubernetes security reviews, and guiding engineering teams on security practices.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and scale the GKE Platform Security team to proactively address emerging infrastructure risks in the rapidly shifting agentic era.
  • Conduct deep-dive Kubernetes security reviews, research/reproduce vulnerabilities, and build threat models for next-generation features like the "Kubernetes for Agents" substrate.
  • Establish secure operational practices and deliver concrete security guidance to engineering teams to mitigate top product threats.
  • Conduct rigorous, ongoing design reviews to identify security gaps and collaborate across Google Security to build a comprehensive, long-term threat detection strategy.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience with security assessments or 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.
  • 2 years of experience working with Kubernetes.

Skills

Required:Security assessments / threat modelingSecurity engineering, computer and network securityKubernetesCoding in general purpose languages

Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
  • Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year
  • Sick Time: 40 hours/year (69 hours/year in Seattle)
  • Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
  • Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
  • Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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