Senior Anti-Abuse Security Developer, Google Ads

Google is seeking a Senior Anti-Abuse Security Developer to join their Google Ads team, focusing on building industry-leading defenses against automated and distributed spam attacks. This role is part of Google's Security team, which works to create and maintain the safest operating environment for Google's users and developers.

The position involves working with network equipment, monitoring systems for attacks and intrusions, and collaborating with software engineers to proactively identify and fix security flaws and vulnerabilities. You'll be responsible for protecting Google's ads ecosystem through sophisticated security measures and fraud prevention techniques.

Google Ads is a crucial component of the open internet, connecting people, publishers, and advertisers through advanced technology. The team builds various advertising products including search, display, shopping, travel, and video advertising, as well as analytics tools. They focus on creating trusted experiences between people and businesses through useful ads while helping businesses of all sizes grow effectively.

The role requires deep expertise in security assessments, threat modeling, and malware analysis. You'll be working on challenging problems in a dynamic environment, contributing to the security of Google's digital advertising infrastructure. The position offers competitive compensation, including a base salary range of $166,000-$244,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

Key responsibilities include analyzing malware, understanding botnet infrastructure, implementing fraud detection systems, and building scalable defenses. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in security development, computer and network security, and coding in general-purpose languages. This is an excellent opportunity for a security professional who wants to make a significant impact on the safety and integrity of one of the world's largest advertising platforms.