Staff Software Engineer, Content Safety Lead

Google is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead their Content Safety efforts within the User Protections team, part of the Privacy, Safety, and Security (PSS) organization in Core. This role is crucial in developing techniques to protect against real-world harms across Google's products. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, data structures/algorithms, and a strong background in machine learning, particularly with large language models (LLM) and classifier production.

Key responsibilities include collaborating with various teams to establish best practices, leading the development of sustainable solutions, improving machine learning processes, and negotiating safety strategies with foundational model owners. The role requires a balance of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of ethical implications in technology.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $189,000-$284,000, plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Google emphasizes its commitment to diversity, equality, and creating a culture of belonging. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of software development experience, with additional preferred qualifications including advanced degrees and experience in technical leadership roles.

This role presents a unique opportunity to impact critical technical decisions across Google while working on cutting-edge technologies to protect users and combat abuse at scale. If you're passionate about user safety, have strong technical skills, and want to work on projects that have a significant real-world impact, this position at Google could be an excellent fit for your career goals.