Cloud AI Protection Manager

Job description

info_outline About the job As a part of the Trust and Safety Cloud AI team, the vanguard of Cloud AI security and safety, your mission is to safeguard users, protect the integrity of our platforms, and ensure the responsible deployment of AI products at global scale. You will operate at the critical intersection of cutting-edge AI research and real-world security, building the foundational defenses that prevent the misuse of generative models and agents.

You will pioneer proactive threat detection and robust mitigation strategies, empower Google Cloud to push the boundaries of AI innovation safely, ethically, and securely. As a part of the Engineering Analyst Manager for Cloud AI Security and Abuse, you will lead a high-performing team protecting Google Cloud’s cutting-edge AI products and developer platforms (including Vertex AI, Gemini Enterprise, AI Studio, and Cloud APIs) against sophisticated adversarial actors and emerging frontier risks.

You will sit at the intersection of data science, security engineering, and threat intelligence, your team uncovers complex abuse patterns across billions of events, architects automated detection and enforcement pipelines, and builds next-generation guardrails for generative and agentic AI systems. You will combine people leadership with deep technical and analytical acumen, mentoring Engineering Analysts, guiding the development of AI-driven defenses, and partnering closely with leaders across Cloud, DeepMind, Security, Product, and Policy.

Your leadership will ensure that Google’s enterprise and developer AI deployments remain resilient against exploitation while balancing rigorous protection with a friction-less customer experience. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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$188000 - $274000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits Learn more about benefits at Google .