Associate Principal, Trust and Safety Ads Content Safety

Google; New York (NY); On-site; USD 141,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Google New York is seeking an Associate Principal for Trust and Safety Ads Content Safety. You will work globally with engineers, product managers, and policy teams to identify and fight abuse and fraud at scale while protecting user trust and advertiser experience.

You will blend technical data analysis with strategic leadership, guiding detection systems and enforcement frameworks. Strong collaboration and problem solving are essential in this ever-changing landscape.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Safeguard the Google Ads ecosystem through data-driven, scalable enforcement.
• Use data to predict abuse patterns and influence how detection systems are built.
• Lead cross-functional efforts with product, policy, and engineering teams to reduce abuse without hurting legitimate advertisers.

Skills

Data analytics

Trust & Safety

Policy expertise

Cybersecurity awareness

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master's or PhD in relevant field

Tools

Scripting & coding

Job description

Associate Principal, Trust and Safety Ads Content Safety

Google New York, NY, USA

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.


• 7 years of experience in data analytics, Trust and Safety, policy, cybersecurity, or a related field.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's or PhD in relevant field.


• Experience with scripting and coding.


• Experience with fraud or policy investigations, fraud risk management, Internet advertising, or e-commerce.


• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills with attention-to-detail in an ever-changing environment.

About the job

As a member of the Content Safety team, you will join our Personalized Ads and Healthcare initiatives. You will work globally and cross-functionally with Google engineers, product managers and policy teams to identify and fight abuse and fraud cases at Google scale and speed. You aren't just reacting to threats; you are a big-picture strategist working at "Google speed" alongside engineers and product leaders to outpace bad actors and protect user trust. You take pride knowing that every day you are working hard to promote trust in the Google brand, and ensure the highest levels of user safety while optimizing advertiser experience.

In this role, you will be responsible for safeguarding the Google Ads ecosystem. Your 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.

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: $141000 - $205000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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• Collaborate with cross-functional groups such as Product Management, Engineering, Sales, Policy, Public Relations, and Legal to drive projects that increase users' safety and provide a 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, drive solutions through analysis or cross-functional partnerships, and provide periodic on-call coverage for stakeholder escalations.


• Review sensitive content or situations and may be exposed to graphic, controversial or upsetting topics or content.

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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