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 flagship 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.

As the Content Safety Lead, you'll work closely with product, policy, operations, and legal partners to develop and implement abuse intervention strategies. Your focus will be on the full lifecycle of abuse prevention, detection, and enforcement across Google surfaces. This role requires a blend 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, equal opportunity, and creating a culture of belonging. The role is based in Sunnyvale, CA, USA, and requires English proficiency for effective global collaboration.

If you're passionate about user safety, have a strong technical background, and are ready to lead impactful projects at one of the world's leading tech companies, this role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of content safety at scale.