Privacy Engineer III, Core Privacy

Google · Seattle, WA, USA

The Core Privacy team ensures that products and services across Google's Core Product Area uphold the highest standards of privacy. We partner with engineering and product teams from the earliest stages of design through launch and beyond, embedding privacy principles into the foundational infrastructure and services that power Google. As a Privacy Engineer, you will play a crucial role in shaping and implementing privacy strategies within the Core Product Area. You will provide expert guidance, conduct in-depth privacy reviews, analyze systems, and collaborate extensively with development teams to ensure user data is handled responsibly and in line with Google's privacy commitments.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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $147,000-$211,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2 years of experience designing solutions that maintain or enhance the privacy posture of the organization by analyzing and assessing proposed engineering designs (e.g., product features, infrastructure systems) and influencing stakeholders.
  • 2 years of experience applying privacy technologies (e.g., differential privacy, automated access management solutions, etc.), and customizing existing solutions and frameworks to meet organizational needs.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience designing or implementing privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) such as differential privacy, homomorphic encryption, k-anonymity, etc.
  • Ability to articulate technical and privacy concepts to audiences.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
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