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Senior Software Engineer, Gmail Abuse and Safety Protections

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Compensation
$174–252K/yr
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Mid‑level senior software engineer role focused on Gmail abuse and safety protections, driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring junior team members while applying deep expertise in ML infrastructure, GenAI techniques, data analysis, and software development to protect users.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Software DevelopmentTestingSoftware DesignSoftware ArchitectureML InfrastructureModel DeploymentModel EvaluationModel OptimizationData ProcessingDebuggingGenAI TechniquesLLMsMulti‑Modal ModelsLarge Vision ModelsLanguage ModelingComputer VisionData AnalysisStatistical Modeling

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Practical Experience5 Years Software Development Experience3 Years Testing, Maintaining, or Launching Software Products1 Year Software Design and Architecture Experience3 Years ML Infrastructure Experience1 Year GenAI Techniques ExperienceData Analysis and Statistical Modeling ExperienceMaster’s Degree or PhD in Computer Science or Related Technical Field5 Years Applied Machine Learning Experience3 Years Experience in Complex Matrixed Organization1 Year Technical Leadership ExperienceSafety Abuse‑Fighting Integrity Role Background

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Senior Software Engineer, Gmail Abuse and Safety Protections

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Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

  • 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages.

  • 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.

  • 3 years of experience with ML infrastructure (e.g., model deployment, model evaluation, optimization, data processing, debugging).

  • 1 year of experience with state of the art GenAI techniques (e.g., LLMs, Multi-Modal, Large Vision Models) or with GenAI-related concepts (language modeling, computer vision).

  • Experience with data analysis, statistical modeling, and translating complex data into actionable insights.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.

  • 5 years of experience in Applied Machine Learning, in teams directly responsible for business metrics on user-facing products.

  • 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects.

  • 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.

  • A background in a safety, abuse-fighting or integrity role at an Internet company.

About the job

Google Cloud’s mission is to make every business successful through AI by combining cutting-edge technology, infrastructure, and talent. AI/ML software engineers in Cloud bridge the gap between pioneering models and a massive product vehicle reaching billions. Our talent density and AI-powered tools drive rapid development, rooted in a culture of empowerment and a bias to action. In this role, you aren’t just building technology; you’re shaping the frontier of enterprise and driving the evolution of advanced models.

With your technical expertise you will manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

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

US: $174000 - $252000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more aboutbenefits at Google (https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/) .

Responsibilities

  • Write and test product or system development code.

  • Assess threats to Gmail users from new technologies like GenAI and design appropriate safeguards in advance.

  • Drive key improvements through machine learning algorithms and systems innovations.

  • Design, run, and evaluate experiments for training GenAI models with the goal of improving Gmail abuse detection. Build production-ready ML systems that are both high-performing and scalable.

  • Work across research and engineering teams to build ML signals, techniques and infrastructure to protect Gmail users including enterprise customers. Collaborate with data science, product, and operation teams to stay at the forefront of abuse trends and risks.

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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 alsoGoogle's EEO Policy (https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/eeo/) ,Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal (https://careers.google.com/jobs/dist/legal/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) ,Belonging at Google (https://about.google/belonging/) , andHow we hire (https://careers.google.com/how-we-hire/) .

If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing ourAccommodations for Applicants form (https://goo.gl/forms/aBt6Pu71i1kzpLHe2) .

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.

To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other organization location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also https://careers.google.com/eeo/ and https://careers.google.com/jobs/dist/legal/OFCCP_EEO_Post.pdf If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form: https://goo.gl/forms/aBt6Pu71i1kzpLHe2.

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