Analyst, Content Safety

Google LLC; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Sick time

Maternity leave

Baby bonding leave

Holidays

Job summary

Google LLC in Kirkland, WA, is seeking a data analytics and investigations expert to safeguard the Google Ads ecosystem. You will lead cross-functional efforts, analyze abuse trends, and influence how detection systems are built to protect advertisers without reducing experience.

The role blends technical analysis with strategic leadership, requiring strong fraud investigations skills and collaboration with product, policy, and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience in data analytics, Trust and Safety, policy, cybersecurity, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional groups to drive projects that enhance user safety in Google Ads.
• Execute complex queries and analyses, build visual models, and present abuse trends for fraud prevention.
• Conduct investigations to catch fraudsters and enforce product policies.
• Identify automation opportunities and drive cross-functional solutions.
• Provide on-call support and address escalations per SLAs; may involve exposure to sensitive content.

Skills

Data analytics

Trust and Safety

Policy

Cybersecurity

Fraud investigations

Business analysis

Statistics / ML / AI

Python

C/C++

Java

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

4 years of experience in data analytics, Trust and Safety, policy, cybersecurity, or related fields

Tools

SQL

Python

Excel

Job description

corporate_fare Google place Kirkland, WA, USA

info_outline X In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:

• Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
• Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
• Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
• Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
• Holidays: 13 paid days per year

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience in data analytics, Trust and Safety, policy, cybersecurity, or related fields.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in a quantitative field like engineering, computer science, mathematics, or statistics.
• Experience with scripting and coding (e.g., C/C++, Python, Java).
• Experience with fraud or policy investigations, fraud risk management, Internet advertising, or e-commerce.
• Experience in roles related to business analysis, statistical analysis/machine learning/AI.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills with attention to detail in an ever-changing environment.

About the job

In this role, you will be responsible for safeguarding the Google Ads ecosystem. This role is a blend of technical data analysis, strategic cross-functional leadership, and direct investigative work. You will use data to predict their next moves, influence how engineering teams build detection systems, and ensure that safety measures do not disrupt the experience for legitimate advertisers.

We are on a critical mission to protect Google's users and ensure online safety across core and emerging Ads products. Our team is at the forefront of raising the bar on content through coherent policies and scaled, effective enforcement. We have expanded beyond traditional product protections to manage emerging challenges—including brand safety, controversial content, violent extremism, and political interference driving expertise across Google's growing Ads ecosystem.

About the job

In this role, you will be responsible for safeguarding the Google Ads ecosystem. This role is a blend of technical data analysis, strategic cross-functional leadership, and direct investigative work. You will use data to predict their next moves, influence how engineering teams build detection systems, and ensure that safety measures do not disrupt the experience for legitimate advertisers.

We are on a critical mission to protect Google's users and ensure online safety across core and emerging Ads products. Our team is at the forefront of raising the bar on content through coherent policies and scaled, effective enforcement. We have expanded beyond traditional product protections to manage emerging challenges—including brand safety, controversial content, violent extremism, and political interference driving expertise across Google's growing Ads ecosystem. You will partner with key stakeholders to optimize operational performance, scale cross-functional initiatives, and lower abuse rates. You will deliver high-impact solutions with a focus on user trust, operational efficiency, and abuse mitigation strategies. You will align with product, policy, and engineering teams to implement scalable enforcement frameworks. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $116000 - $166000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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• Collaborate with cross-functional groups such as Product Manager (PM), Engineering, Sales and Legal to drive projects that increases users' safety and provide better online experience through Google Ads.
• Execute complex queries and analyses, build visual models, and construct presentations on abuse trends to aid in fraud prevention and influence change in existing abuse detection systems without compromising advertiser experience.
• Conduct investigations to catch fraudsters, enforce our product policies, learn scam patterns/ trends and identify product vulnerabilities.
• Identify automation and efficiency opportunities and drive solutions through analysis or cross-functional partnerships.
• Provide periodic on-call coverage and address escalations from both internal and external stakeholders within established service level agreements. Be exposed to some adult content and other potentially disturbing material during the course of these duties.

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