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Google is building a large engineering center in Brazil and is already hiring
O Google announced, on August 26, 2024, the progress of work for the construction of a new engineering center in Brazil, located on the outskirts of the University of São Paulo (USP), close to the Institute of Technological Research (IPT). The venture is part of a broad strategy to expand the company's operations in the country, with a focus on digital security and privacy, areas of great relevance both for Brazil and on the global stage.
As Works officially began on March 2, 2024 and the center is expected to open in January 2026. According to Alex Freire, engineering director at Google Brazil, this project is significant both in personal and professional terms. Freire, who has a deep connection with USP, highlighted that his mother taught at the university's Institute of Physics and that it was there that he had his first contact with information technology. “Coming back and contributing to this community is a huge satisfaction.”, stated Freire.
New engineering center in Brazil is hiring
The new engineering center in Brazil already has a team of one hundred engineers and the expectation is that many more hires will be made in the coming years. This center will play a crucial role in the development of global technological solutions, especially in combating the theft of Android cell phones, a frequent problem in Brazil and other parts of Latin America.
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Brazil as Google's global innovation hub
Freire highlighted that Brazil is seen by Google as an essential hub for talent and innovation, especially in issues related to digital security. O country offers a conducive environment for the development of data protection and user privacy technologies, and the Google believes in the potential of Brazilian professionals to create solutions with a global impact. “Google invests in Brazil because it believes in the potential of local professionals to create solutions with global impact”, explained Freire.
In addition to the focus on security and privacy…
In addition to the focus on security and privacy, the Google reinforced its commitment to diversity and inclusion at its new engineering center in Brazil. Freire mentioned that the company is already implementing initiatives to ensure the hiring of women, black and brown people, and individuals with disabilities. “Inclusion is essential for us to create products that serve everyone,” he highlighted..
One of the programs that exemplifies this commitment is PrepTech, which aims to train people from underrepresented groups for careers in software engineering and product management. Freire believes that diversity is a fundamental pillar for the innovation and success of any organization.
GSec Brasil: center of excellence in security and privacy
As part of this expansion, the Google also announced the creation of GSec Brasil, the first center of excellence in security and privacy in Latin America. This center will be part of a global network that already has units in Munich, Malaga and Dublin. GSec Brasil's mission will be to develop advanced technologies and collaborate with policymakers, academics and startups to study emerging technologies and strengthen digital security.
GSec Brasil's activities include analyzing the open source code supply chain and developing solutions for security vulnerabilities, using artificial intelligence to improve defenses against phishing and malware attacks. “The protection and privacy of users are at the center of our initiatives”, stated Freire, reiterating the company’s commitment Google with digital security.
With this expansion, the Google reinforces its presence in Brazil and reaffirms its commitment to creating an innovation environment that not only benefits the country, but also offers technological solutions of global impact, always with a focus on security, privacy and inclusion.
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