Senior Software Engineer, Gmail Abuse and Safety Protections
GoogleSenior Software Engineer, Gmail Abuse and Safety Protections
GoogleLocation
Sunnyvale, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/16/2026
Compensation
$174,000 - $252,000 per year
Job description
The Senior Software Engineer for Gmail Abuse and Safety Protections at Google will focus on enhancing user safety through advanced machine learning techniques. This role involves managing project priorities and collaborating with various teams to develop and implement safeguards against emerging threats. The engineer will leverage their expertise in machine learning and software development to drive improvements in Gmail's abuse detection systems. This position is integral to ensuring the security and integrity of Gmail for users worldwide.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages.
- 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products.
- 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
- 3 years of experience with ML infrastructure, including model deployment and optimization.
- 1 year of experience with state of the art GenAI techniques or concepts.
- Experience with data analysis and translating complex data into actionable insights.
Responsibilities
- Write and test product or system development code.
- Assess threats to Gmail users from new technologies like GenAI and design appropriate safeguards.
- Drive key improvements through machine learning algorithms and systems innovations.
- Design, run, and evaluate experiments for training GenAI models to improve Gmail abuse detection.
- Build production-ready ML systems that are high-performing and scalable.
- Collaborate with data science, product, and operation teams to address abuse trends and risks.
Benefits
- Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Google Llc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
908
FY2026
Approval rate
98.4%
FY2026
LCA certified
4,273
FY2026
Entry-level share
0.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
-14%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-51%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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