Engineering Analyst, Trust and Safety, Messaging
Company: Google
Location: Kirkland
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
info_outline X In accordance with Washington state law, we are
highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available
to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance Retirement
Benefits: 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off: 20 days of
vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period
for the first five years of employment Sick Time: 40 hours/year
(statutory, where applicable); 5 days/event (discretionary)
Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical
experience. 5 years of experience in data analysis, including
identifying trends, generating statistics, and drawing insights
from data. Experience with data analysis and database management
(e.g., SQL, Python, etc.). Preferred qualifications: Master's
degree or equivalent practical experience. 8 years of experience
working on signal development, data analysis, cyber security, or
anti-abuse. Experience with fraud/abuse investigations, fraud risk
management, security and threat analysis in the context of
internet, telephony, or communication-related products. Experience
with one or more languages: SQL, Python, Golang, including
knowledge in Messaging (xMS/RCS) or SIM/Phone Number fraud and
abuse. Excellent communication and presentation skills to deliver
findings to cross-functional partners, and the ability to influence
cross-functionally at various levels. Excellent problem-solving and
critical thinking skills with attention to detail in a fluid
environment. About the job Trust & Safety team members are tasked
with identifying and taking on the biggest problems that challenge
the safety and integrity of our products. They use technical
know-how, excellent problem-solving skills, user insights, and
proactive communication to protect users and our partners from
abuse across Google products like Search, Maps, Gmail, and Google
Ads. On this team, you're a big-picture thinker and strategic
team-player with a passion for doing what’s right. You work
globally and cross-functionally with Google engineers and product
managers to identify and fight abuse and fraud cases at Google
speed - with urgency. And you take pride in knowing that every day
you are working hard to promote trust in Google and ensuring the
highest levels of user safety. The Messaging Spam and Abuse team
works on preventing abuse within the messaging ecosystem
(Cross-platform Messaging Services, Rich Communication Services,
Rich Business Messaging, Google Messages). In this role, you will
be responsible for keeping users safe from phishing, malware,
scams, and other unwanted interactions in our messaging products.
You will partner with product teams to identify potential abuse
vectors ahead of new launches and establish, evaluate, and maintain
abuse protections. You will understand the user's point of view and
will be passionate about using your technical, analytical acumen to
protect our users. You will work globally and cross-functionally
with Google Engineers and Product Managers to navigate testing
online safety situations and manage abuse and fraud at Google
scale. At Google we work hard to earn our users’ trust every day.
Trust & Safety is Google’s team of abuse fighting and user trust
experts working daily to make the internet a safer place. We
partner with teams across Google to deliver bold solutions in abuse
areas such as malware, spam and account hijacking. A team of
Analysts, Policy Specialists, Engineers, and Program Managers, we
work to reduce risk and fight abuse across all of Google’s
products, protecting our users, advertisers, and publishers across
the globe in over 40 languages. The US base salary range for this
full-time position is $159,000-$231,000 bonus equity benefits. Our
salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within
the range, individual pay is determined by work location and
additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and
relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about
the specific salary range for your preferred location during the
hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in
US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include
bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .
Responsibilities Work with cross-functional teams to design and
build anti-abuse protections leveraging reputation at all levels.
Analyze emerging trends, conduct data analyses, and identify new
signals to develop solutions for scaled enforcement. Lead projects
to productionize machine learning models, heuristic rules, and
measure system/model reliability. Advise on counter-abuse
strategies based on changing industry norms. Create awareness of
threats and educate clients on emerging abuse trends. Develop an
understanding of abuse in messaging, current cross-product
workflows, and available intelligence.
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