Director, Engineering, Ads Safety, Actor Safety

Google is seeking a Director of Engineering for their Ads Safety division, focusing on Actor Safety - a critical role in protecting users and maintaining platform integrity. This position combines technical leadership with security expertise to combat sophisticated threats in one of the world's largest advertising systems.

The role requires an exceptional leader with deep technical expertise to guide a team of skilled engineers in developing cutting-edge solutions for distinguishing between legitimate users and malicious actors. The position involves working at the intersection of cybersecurity, machine learning, and advertising technology, making it an unique opportunity to impact billions of users worldwide.

As Director, you'll be responsible for developing comprehensive strategies to combat fraud, scams, and organized crime within Google's advertising ecosystem. The role demands expertise in threat analysis, machine learning implementation, and cross-functional leadership, working closely with trust and safety, policy, legal, and compliance teams.

The position offers an attractive compensation package ranging from $278,000 to $399,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. This reflects Google's commitment to attracting top talent for this critical role. The role is based in Mountain View, CA, at Google's headquarters, providing an opportunity to work with industry-leading professionals.

Key responsibilities include developing actor analysis strategies, leading threat assessment efforts, overseeing ML model deployment, and implementing multi-layered defense systems. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of software development experience, 10+ years of management experience, and a strong background in cybersecurity or ads safety.

This role represents a unique opportunity to lead critical security initiatives at one of tech's most influential companies. You'll be at the forefront of protecting users and maintaining platform integrity while working with cutting-edge technology and leading a high-performing team. The position offers both technical challenges and strategic leadership opportunities, making it ideal for someone passionate about security, privacy, and ethical technology deployment.

The role's impact extends beyond just technical achievements - you'll be directly contributing to protecting users from financial fraud, preventing harmful products from reaching consumers, and disrupting criminal activities. This combination of technical leadership, security focus, and real-world impact makes this an exceptional opportunity for the right leader.