Engineering Analyst, Messages Spam and Abuse

Google is seeking an Engineering Analyst to join their Trust & Safety team, focusing on Messages Spam and Abuse. This role combines technical expertise in data analysis with security and anti-abuse initiatives to protect Google's users and infrastructure. The position requires strong analytical skills, programming knowledge (Python, SQL), and experience in fraud/abuse investigation.

The role involves working globally with Google Engineers and Product Managers to combat online safety challenges, spam, and fraud. As part of Google's Trust & Safety team, you'll collaborate with a diverse group of experts including Analysts, Policy Specialists, Engineers, and Program Managers to reduce risk and fight abuse across all Google products, protecting users, advertisers, and publishers worldwide.

Key responsibilities include analyzing emerging trends, developing anti-abuse solutions, building monitoring systems, and leading cross-functional projects. You'll work on sophisticated abuse detection systems, leverage machine learning models, and develop reputation-based protection mechanisms.

The position offers competitive compensation ($126,000-$181,000 base salary) plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about cybersecurity and data analysis who wants to make a significant impact on user safety at a global scale.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience in fraud risk management or security analysis. You'll be working in either Kirkland, WA or Austin, TX, contributing to Google's mission of making the internet safer for everyone.