Software Engineer III, Security/Privacy, Google Cloud Security and Privacy
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Kirkland, WA · Posted November 12, 2026
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November 2026
- #3Best cities for aerospace and defense pay after cost of living$160k · of 19
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About the job
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience. 2 years of experience programming in C++, Java or Go. 2 years of experience building software for data privacy or security (e.g., identity and access management).