Ads Threat Intelligence

Google Canada; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits package

Bonus target

Job summary

Google Canada in Waterloo, Ontario is hiring an Ads Threat Intelligence specialist to defend the Ads ecosystem with cutting-edge threat intelligence and AI-powered insights.

The role will involve threat data analysis, collaboration with Ads Quality, Trust and Safety, YouTube, and Google Play, and translating findings for both technical and non-technical audiences. Competence in security engineering and data analysis is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related security field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of experience in security engineering, threat intelligence, trust and safety, or related abuse-fighting field.
• Programming in Python, Go, C++, or Java.
• Data analysis skills including SQL and pattern detection.
• Master's or PhD preferred in CS, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Experience with ML models and anomaly detection.
• Understanding of adversarial TTPs and mapping to intelligence frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, STIX, Diamond Model).
• Strong communication skills to convey complex findings to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Operate at the cutting edge of threat defence by building innovative solutions protecting the Ads ecosystem.
• Decode adversarial TTPs and map behaviours to intelligence frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, STIX, and Diamond Model.
• Investigate datasets using data analysis and SQL to uncover patterns or anomalies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Ads Quality, Trust and Safety, GBO, YouTube, and Google Play.
• Partner with software engineers to proactively identify and fix security flaws and vulnerabilities.
• Monitor systems for attacks and intrusions as part of Google's Security team mandate.
• Translate complex technical findings into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional investigations and contribute to attribution of threat campaigns or vulnerabilities.

Skills

Security engineering

Threat intelligence

Trust and safety

Python

Go

C++

Java

Data analysis

MITRE ATT&CK

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related security field

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

SQL

Job description

At the intersection of cybersecurity and cutting-edge AI, Google is hiring an Ads Threat Intelligence specialist to join its team in Waterloo, Ontario. This is a rare opportunity to operate at the forefront of digital defence — decoding adversarial tactics and building innovative solutions that protect one of the world's largest ads ecosystems.

Day to day, you'll be digging into threat data, collaborating with cross-functional teams across Ads Quality, Trust and Safety, YouTube, Google Play, and beyond. The work is technical, strategic, and genuinely impactful — your findings help protect billions of users from harm while keeping the integrity of the Google Ads platform intact.

About the Role: Ads Threat Intelligence

Google's Security team is dedicated to maintaining the safest operating environment for users and developers worldwide. In this role, you'll work alongside software engineers and cross-product teams to proactively identify systemic vulnerabilities, attribute threat campaigns, and translate complex findings into actionable intelligence. Google Ads applies cutting-edge machine learning and Generative AI — including Gemini — to power a multi-billion dollar global business, and your threat intelligence work sits right at the heart of that engine.

You'll collaborate closely with teams like Google Research and DeepMind to solve some of the most complex challenges in digital advertising security. Whether you're mapping adversarial behaviours to intelligence frameworks or investigating anomalous datasets, your contributions will directly shape the next generation of advertising technology.

Benefits and Salary

This role offers a salary range of $150,000–$153,000 CAD per year, plus a 15% bonus target, equity, and access to Google's full benefits package. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. For more details on what Google offers, visit their benefits page directly.

Job Details

Company: Google

Location: Waterloo, ON, Canada

Requisition ID: 72472206075929286

Pay: $150,000 – $153,000 CAD/year + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

In this role, you'll be at the cutting edge of ad ecosystem defence — decoding adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and building innovative solutions to combat ever-changing attacks. Your work spans data investigation, cross-functional collaboration, and proactive security engineering that directly impacts billions of users.

• Operate at the cutting edge of threat defence by building innovative solutions that protect the Ads ecosystem from evolving attacks
• Decode adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and map behaviours to intelligence frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, STIX, and the Diamond Model
• Investigate datasets using data analysis and SQL to uncover patterns and anomalies
• Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-product teams including Ads Quality, Trust and Safety, GBO, YouTube, and Google Play
• Partner with software engineers to proactively identify and fix security flaws and vulnerabilities
• Monitor systems for attacks and intrusions as part of Google's broader Security team mandate
• Translate complex technical findings into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders and partner teams
• Lead cross-functional investigations and contribute to attributing threat campaigns or discovering novel systemic vulnerabilities

Requirements / Skills

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in security engineering or trust and safety, paired with hands-on experience in programming and data analysis. Google values individuals who can think like an adversary, communicate findings clearly, and thrive when collaborating across diverse technical teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related security field, or equivalent practical experience
• 2+ years of experience in security engineering, threat intelligence, trust and safety, or a related abuse-fighting field
• Programming proficiency in one or more of Python, Go, C++, or Java
• Data analysis skills including experience with SQL and investigating datasets to uncover patterns or anomalies
• Preferred: Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field
• Preferred: Experience with machine learning models and applying ML techniques to classification or anomaly detection problems
• Preferred: Understanding of adversarial TTPs with experience mapping behaviours to intelligence frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, STIX, Diamond Model)
• Preferred: Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical findings to non-technical audiences

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related security field, or equivalent practical experience. 2 years of experience in security engineering, threat intelligence, trust and safety, or a related abuse-fighting field.