Staff Software Engineer - Abuse Prevention & Safety

Google; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Google’s software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information. Our products handle information at massive scale and extend beyond web search, spanning information retrieval, distributed computing, and large-scale system design.

In this role, you will design and build abuse-fighting technology, navigate regulatory landscapes, and partner with stakeholders to deliver defensive infrastructure that makes a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 5 years of experience in large-scale software design, system architecture, and technical leadership.
• 2 years of experience in a technical leadership role guiding engineering teams and defining technical roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on projects.
• Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Define a multi-year technical roadmap for Child Safety systems.
• Oversee architecture for high-scale distributed systems, ensuring maintainability, and capacity to evolve with changing abuse patterns.
• Advise leaders and cross-functional partners on technical capabilities as they relate to regulatory requirements.

Skills

Software development experience

Technical leadership

System architecture

Engineering mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering/CS or related field

Job description

Google’s software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information. Our products handle information at massive scale and extend beyond web search, spanning information retrieval, distributed computing, and large-scale system design.

In this role, you will design and build abuse-fighting technology, navigate regulatory landscapes, and partner with stakeholders to deliver defensive infrastructure that makes a