Senior Software Engineer, Attack Path Simulation

Minimum qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages.Preferred qualifications:Experience in building systems or services in public clouds, especially Google Cloud Platform.Experience in cyber security like pen testing, vulnerability management, etc.Experience with ML techniques, including GNNs and LLM/Agents.Experience in Python.Interest in cyber security and novel application of ML techniques in this domain.About The JobGoogle 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.The APS technology, also referred to as Continuous Virtual Red Teaming is centered around simulation of attacker behavior to discover the systemic security posture of environments under analysis.As a Software Engineer for Attack Path Simulations (APS), you will have an interest in cyber security and to apply ML techniques to the cyber security domain.In this role, you will have an interest in both cyber security and the application of ML techniques to the security domain to further the solution through our innovation projects. You will take responsibility for all engineering aspects of supporting the APS service, including any type of feature development project, reliability, horizontals, support and on-call.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.ResponsibilitiesTake on projects according to the APS roadmap, to enhance reliability, managing customer support issues and taking part in the APS on-call rotation.Collaborate with the team's technical leads and with specialist teams in the organization.Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .