Content Safety Analyst

Google; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 116,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Google, located in Austin, TX, seeks a Content Safety Analyst to help safeguard the platform by analyzing abuse trends, conducting investigations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to strengthen fraud prevention within Google Ads.

The role requires 4 years of relevant experience and a strong background in data analytics and policy, with advanced coding skills in Python, C/C++, or Java; a Bachelor's degree is required, and a Master’s/PhD is preferred.

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 increase users' safety and improve the online experience through Google Ads.
• Execute complex queries and analyses, build visual models, and present abuse trend findings to aid fraud prevention and influence existing detection systems.
• Conduct investigations to catch fraudsters, enforce product policies, learn scam patterns, and identify vulnerabilities.
• Proactively identify automation and efficiency opportunities and drive solutions through analysis or cross-functional partnerships.
• Provide on-call coverage and address escalations within SLAs; note potential exposure to adult content during duties.

Skills

Data analytics

Mentoring

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or PhD in quantitative field

Tools

Python

C/C++

Java

Job description

Content Safety Analyst

Google

Austin, TX, USA

Mid

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

Minimum qualifications:

• 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 (eg. 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 or Machine Learning.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills with attention to detail in an ever-changing environment.

About the job

At Google, trust is the most valuable currency. The Trust and Safety team is the frontline of this commitment, blending technical expertise with a relentless drive to protect the users from abuse and fraud.

As a member of the Content Safety team, you will join the Global Elections Integrity initiative. Your mission is to safeguard the democratic process by ensuring political advertising remains transparent, compliant, and secure. You are not just reacting to threats; you are a big-picture strategist working at Google speed alongside engineers and product leaders to outpace bad actors. You take pride in knowing your work preserves the integrity of our platform and protects the global community during its most critical moments.

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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional groups such as 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.
• Proactively 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. Please note that there may be occasional exposure to some adult content and other potentially disturbing material during the course of these duties.

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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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