Staff Software Engineer, Ads Safety Format Enablement

Google•Mountain View, CA

5d•$207,000 - $300,000

About The Position

Google software engineers develop next-generation technologies that enable billions of users to connect, explore, and interact with information. Engineers work on projects critical to Google’s needs and may move across teams and projects as the business evolves. The role calls for versatility, leadership, and willingness to solve problems across the full stack. This position is on the Ads Safety team, whose mission is to keep Google Ads products and networks safe from malware and illicit or illegal products, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide users with good experiences. The team is responsible for protecting Google’s ad revenue. Google Ads applies machine learning and generative AI models, including Gemini, to its global business. The team’s work protects users, improves ad quality, and optimizes advertiser return on investment, in collaboration with groups such as Google Research and DeepMind. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The stated U.S. compensation is $207,000–$300,000, plus a 20% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
8 years of experience programming in C++, Java, Python, Kotlin, or Go.
5 years of experience testing and launching software products.
3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
Experience integrating generative AI tools or LLM interfaces into workflows.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
8 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional or cross-business projects.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership on high-impact projects.
Influence and coach a distributed team of engineers.
Facilitate alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines.
Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance large-scale software solutions.