Analyst, Content Safety

Google Inc.; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO 20 days per year

Sick time 40 hours/year (Seattle 69)

Job summary

Google is seeking a Mid-level professional to safeguard the Google Ads ecosystem. The role blends technical data analysis, cross-functional leadership, and investigative work to predict abuse patterns and influence detection systems while maintaining advertiser experience.

Responsibilities include collaboration with Product, Engineering, Sales, and Legal; executing complex queries; presenting abuse trends; and identifying automation opportunities within service levels. On-call duties may apply.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Safeguard the Google Ads ecosystem through data-driven analysis and investigations.
• Influence engineering teams to build effective detection systems; ensure advertiser experience remains strong.
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups to drive projects that increase user safety and improve online experience.

Skills

Data analytics

Scripting

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

C/C++

Python

Java

Job description

corporate_fare Google place Austin, TX, USA ; Kirkland, WA, USA

Mid

Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

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

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Austin, TX, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA.

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

Preferred qualifications:

• MS or PhD degree in a quantitative field like engineering, computer science, mathematics, or statistics.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills with attention to detail in an ever-changing environment.
• 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.

About the job

In this rple, 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.

• 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.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $116000 - $167000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google .

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire .

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

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