Policy Specialist, Kids and Families

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.

• Drive the development of policies and strategies that ensure Google's products have leading policies that ensure age-appropriate experiences for kids and teens.
• Identify emergent risks and policy gaps, and providing subject-matter expertise to partner teams and help implement policies that protect people from harmful content and protect Google's brand.
• Manage policy escalations and suggest policy and process improvements.
• Work cross-functionally to develop and launch products that promote user trust and uphold Google’s policies.
• Track industry trends, analyze policy issues facing technology platforms, make recommendations on how to address these challenges across multiple Google products.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in a policy, legal, Trust and Safety, or technology environment.
• Experience implementing technical policies related to child and adolescent content safety.
• Preferred qualifications: Master's or Ph.D. degree in an academic field focused on pediatric or adolescent development, child protection policy, or the psychological impact of digital products on children and youth.

• 401k matching
• Health insurance
• Equity
• Bonus opportunities
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements

Google is committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law.