Senior Data Scientist, Research, App Safety Engineering

Google's App Safety Engineering team is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join their mission of 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 complex data analysis into meaningful recommendations and process improvements. Working closely with product, engineering, and operation teams, you'll conduct data research, build methodologies, and analyze production systems to drive key decisions and development. The impact of this role directly contributes to maintaining the safety and security of the Android ecosystem.

As a Senior Data Scientist, you'll leverage your expertise in Python, SQL, and statistical analysis to tackle challenging problems in app safety and security. The role offers competitive compensation ($166,000-$244,000 base salary) plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. You'll be part of Google's larger mission while focusing specifically on protecting users from various types of digital abuse.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in analytics and data science, with strong coding skills and the ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on user safety while working with cutting-edge technology and data science methodologies at one of the world's leading tech companies.