About the job

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 robust safety, security, and performance boundaries.
• Mentor and grow mid-level and senior engineers, advocating high standards for code quality, design documentation, and system reliability.
• Influence strategic 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.