Location
Mountain View, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/30/2026
Compensation
$207,000 - $300,000 per year
Job description
The Staff Software Engineer for Search Abuse at Google will focus on developing full-stack protections for the Search product family. This role involves solving complex engineering challenges while ensuring data privacy and security. The engineer will work within a team that values collaboration and innovation, contributing to a positive team culture. This position offers the opportunity to impact billions of users globally by enhancing the search experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in software development.
- 5 years of experience testing and launching software products.
- 5 years of experience building software for data privacy or security.
- 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
Responsibilities
- Implement full-stack protections for the Search product family, primarily in Java with some JavaScript and C++.
- Perform data analysis to understand unauthorized access patterns and potential solutions.
- Participate in technical designs, sprint planning, and roadmap discussions.
- Contribute to a positive team culture by providing feedback to help the team iterate on values and norms.
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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