Google

Senior Software Engineer, Gmail Abuse and Safety Protections

Google$174K — $252K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5 years of software development experience in various programming languages.
  • 3 years of experience in testing, maintaining, or launching software products; 1 year with software design and architecture.
  • 3 years of experience in ML infrastructure including model deployment and data processing.
  • 1 year of experience with cutting-edge GenAI techniques like LLMs and Multi-Modal models.
  • Experience in data analysis and translating complex data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

  • Write and test development code for products or systems.
  • Design safeguards to protect Gmail users from threats posed by GenAI technologies.
  • Drive improvements using machine learning algorithms and innovative systems.
  • Conduct experiments to train GenAI models for better abuse detection in Gmail.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop ML solutions that enhance user protection.

Benefits

  • 15% bonus target equity options.
  • Comprehensive health insurance.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday policies.
  • Robust retirement savings plan with company matching.
  • Access to professional development resources and training programs.
Full Job Description
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.


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.


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

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About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. The company has grown tremendously since then and has become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
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