Senior Data Scientist, Research, App Safety Engineering

Google is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join their App Safety Engineering team, focusing on protecting billions of Android users from abusive apps, including malware, content abuse, impersonation, and behavioral abuse. This role presents a fascinating technical challenge in an adversarial scenario, where the team works to detect and prevent bad actors from evading detection systems. The position requires a highly quantitative individual who can translate data into meaningful recommendations and implement process improvements.

The role involves working with multiple stakeholders across product, engineering, and operation teams to conduct data research, build methodologies, and analyze production systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for ecosystem impact analysis and model efficacy evaluation, driving key decisions and development through data-driven insights.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills and experience in facilitating decisions through data. The position offers competitive compensation, including a base salary range of $166,000-$244,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The role is based in Mountain View, CA, and requires collaboration with global teams, making English proficiency essential.

Google provides an inclusive work environment and is committed to equal opportunity employment, regardless of background. The company offers extensive benefits and supports work-life balance, making it an attractive opportunity for data scientists looking to make a significant impact in user safety and security.