Staff Software Engineer, Data Protection

Develop extensive technical expertise in a broad range of data protection technologies that are deeply relevant to policy compliance (e.g., data annotations, policy enforcement engine, etc.). Work with Google infrastructure partners to integrate data protection capabilities to address Google’s data protection needs, timely and proactively. Design and build foundational infrastructure components that make adopting standardized data protection capabilities scalable, qualifiable and trackable (e.g., building technical solutions in detecting data protection capabilities in a given infrastructure or product). Be able to advance and extend the data protection standard to cover emerging Generative AI capabilities without impeding product area launch velocity.Integrate data protection posture signals with Google wide risk evaluation platform, which would allow Google to use a standardized common language for systematic technical responses to regulations and obligations.Minimum qualifications:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.8 years of experience with C++, large-scale distributed systems, and technical infrastructure.Experience with Privacy data handling.Experience with data governance frameworks and tools.Preferred qualifications:Demonstrated ability to drive change, manage conflict, and ensure policy compliance.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.With your technical expertise you will manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions.Are you passionate about safeguarding user data? Do you want to build scalable infrastructure and technologies that enable Google products to effortlessly protect user data and honor user consent, particularly in today's landscape of powerful yet rapidly evolving AI? Our mission is to scale standardized data protection capabilities across Google's shared infrastructure.The Core team builds the technical foundation behind Google’s flagship products. We are owners and advocates for the underlying design elements, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure at Google. These are the essential building blocks for excellent, safe, and coherent experiences for our users and drive the pace of innovation for every developer. We look across Google’s products to build central solutions, break down technical barriers and strengthen existing systems. As the Core team, we have a mandate and a unique opportunity to impact important technical decisions across the company.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $207000 - $300000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefitsLearn more about benefits at Google.Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.8 years of experience with C++, large-scale distributed systems, and technical infrastructure.Experience with Privacy data handling.Experience with data governance frameworks and tools.