Principal Analyst, Trust and Safety

Google LLC; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Google LLC in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Principal Analyst in Trust and Safety to identify and combat abuse across Google products. You will work with Policy, Product, Engineering and Legal to implement scalable, centralized solutions and review sensitive content per policy.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and readiness for shift/work coverage as needed. Strong emphasis on user safety and global impact in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in data analytics, trust and safety, policy, cyber-security, or related fields.
• 4 years of experience in policy analysis and campaigns on technology issues.
• Experience reviewing sensitive content and managing escalation workflows.

Responsibilities

• Identify and fight abuse and fraud across Google products.
• Design and implement centralized operational solutions with Policy, Product, Engineering and Legal.
• Lead cross-functional projects and stakeholder alignment.
• Review and escalate sensitive content per policy and quality standards.

Skills

Data analytics

Trust and safety

Policy

Cyber-security

Policy analysis

Campaigns

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree or PhD

Tools

SQL

Dashboards

Data visualization

Python

Job description

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• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.


• 7 years of experience in data analytics, trust and safety, policy, cyber-security, or related fields.


• 4 years of experience in policy analysis and campaigns, working on technology issues or the policy environments.


• Experience reviewing sensitive content and managing escalation workflows under strict quality and timeliness standards.


• Experience in youth mental health, suicide or self harm.
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD.


• Experience in SQL, building dashboards, data collection/transformation, visualization/dashboards, or experience in a scripting/programming language (e.g., Python).


• Ability to think strategically and identify emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
  


• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence cross-functionally at various levels.

About the job

Trust & Safety team members are tasked with identifying and taking on the biggest problems that challenge the safety and integrity of our products. They use technical know-how, excellent problem-solving skills, user insights, and proactive communication to protect users and our partners from abuse across Google products like Search, Maps, Gmail, and Google Ads. On this team, you're a big-picture thinker and strategic team-player with a passion for doing what’s right. You work globally and cross-functionally with Google engineers and product managers to identify and fight abuse and fraud cases at Google speed - with urgency. And you take pride in knowing that every day you are working hard to promote trust in Google and ensuring the highest levels of user safety.

As an Analyst within the Trust & Safety team, you’ll be part of a global team that ensures the seamless detection and enforcement of some of the most egregious online harms. Through close partnerships with Policy, Product, Engineering, and Legal, you'll design and implement centralized operational solutions to further Google’s ability to fight these abuse types worldwide. This role also may require shift work or weekend coverage.

At Google we work hard to earn our users’ trust every day. Trust & Safety is Google’s team of abuse fighting and user trust experts working daily to make the internet a safer place. We partner with teams across Google to deliver bold solutions in abuse areas such as malware, spam and account hijacking. A team of Analysts, Policy Specialists, Engineers, and Program Managers, we work to reduce risk and fight abuse across all of Google’s products, protecting our users, advertisers, and publishers across the globe in over 40 languages.

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

• Perform and oversee high-quality content reviews for suicide and self harm.
  


• Set up, scale, and operationalize global workflows and review pipelines.
  


• Lead projects involving multiple-stakeholders.
  


• Review graphic, controversial, and sometimes offensive content during the course of the role in line with Google's policies.
  


• Work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders including Policy, Product, Engineering and Legal to build alignment and optimize operations.

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.

Equity is granted exclusively and discretionarily by Alphabet Inc. on the basis of an agreement concluded between you and Alphabet Inc. Alphabet Inc. is your sole contractual partner with respect to equity grants. GSU grants are not guaranteed, are discretionary, are subject to approval by the Alphabet Inc. board of directors or its delegate, the terms of the relevant Alphabet Inc. stock plan, and your grant agreement. They have no impact on statutory payments. Current or past grants do not confer an acquired right.