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Senior Engineering Analyst, YouTube Scaled Abuse

YouTube is a video sharing platform that believes everyone deserves to have a voice and build community through stories.
$147,000 - $216,000
Data
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
AI

Description For Senior Engineering Analyst, YouTube Scaled Abuse

YouTube's Trust & Safety team is seeking a Senior Engineering Analyst to join their mission of making YouTube a safe platform for global users. This role combines data analysis, machine learning, and security engineering to combat platform abuse. The position offers a competitive base salary range of $147,000-$216,000 plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

The role requires expertise in statistical analysis, data mining, and programming (Python, R, SQL), with a focus on applying these skills to identify and prevent abuse on the platform. You'll work at the intersection of data science and platform security, analyzing complex datasets to understand abuse patterns and develop strategic solutions.

As a Senior Engineering Analyst, you'll contribute to YouTube's abuse prevention strategy, manage quality assurance processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve anti-abuse systems. The role involves both technical execution and strategic thinking, requiring strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts effectively.

The position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology at scale, solving real-world problems that impact millions of users. You'll be part of YouTube's mission to maintain platform integrity while protecting free speech and creative expression. The role includes on-call weekend rotations and exposure to controversial content during escalations.

This is an ideal position for someone passionate about data analysis, platform security, and making a significant impact on one of the world's largest video platforms. The role combines technical expertise with strategic thinking, offering opportunities for growth and innovation in content moderation and platform security.

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Responsibilities For Senior Engineering Analyst, YouTube Scaled Abuse

  • Apply advanced statistical methods to data sets to understand the impact of abuse to the YouTube ecosystem
  • Learn technical concepts and systems and deliver results using them
  • Maintain and promote quality by providing regular feedback metrics to the Global team
  • Perform fraud and spam investigations using various data sources
  • Develop training materials and maintain communication for YouTube Scaled Abuse with business stakeholders

Requirements For Senior Engineering Analyst, YouTube Scaled Abuse

Python
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, a related field or equivalent practical experience
  • 5 years of experience in collecting, managing, and synthesizing data sets and information, statistical modeling, data mining, and data analysis
  • 5 years of experience in managing projects and defining project scope, goals, and deliverables
  • 5 years of experience using analytics to solve product or business problems, performing statistical analysis, and coding (preferred)
  • Experience in applying adversarial ML research (preferred)

Benefits For Senior Engineering Analyst, YouTube Scaled Abuse

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits package

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