Software Engineer III, Security Operations, Security Orchestration and Response

Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
2 years of experience in software development using languages such as Go, C#, C++, Java or Python.

2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.

Preferred qualifications:
Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
2 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
Experience or interest in integrating AI/ML capabilities, Large Language Model (LLMs), or multi-agent orchestration frameworks into enterprise software products.
Experience in the cybersecurity domain, especially working with Security Operations (SecOps), Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR), or Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms.
Experience designing robust, secure, and highly scalable REST/gRPC APIs.
Strong collaborative skills, with experience actively participating in technical design discussions and peer mentoring.
About the job
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.

As a part of this team, you will be at the forefront of redefining security operations for the era of autonomous AI. Your mission is to evolve traditional security automation into a dynamic, multi-agent ecosystem. You will build the core engine that unites the precision of structured workflows with the adaptive reasoning of expert AI agents, empowering SOC teams to orchestrate defense at machine speed.Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s 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.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and deploy highly scalable, reliable, and secure software components for the Security Operations (SecOps) Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) Response platform.
Write clean, robust, and well-tested code (utilizing languages such as C#, Python, Go, etc) that meets Google's high standards for quality and performance.
Build secure and robust APIs and microservices to support distributed multi-agent workflows.
Collaborate with Technical Leads, Senior Engineers, and product partners to translate product requirements into technical specifications and stable features.
Maintain and improve developer velocity, testing infrastructure, and overall system reliability.
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