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Staff Software Engineer, AI/ML, ML Infrastructure, Search Ads

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New York, NYJob$207–300K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$207–300K/yr
Location
New York, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Google seeks a Staff Software Engineer to work across machine learning infrastructure and modeling for Google Ads. The role supports new modeling techniques and products, improves training and serving infrastructure, and collaborates with modeling teams and partners across Google. The engineer will help build AI and Generative AI systems for advertising technology at scale.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PythonC++Machine Learning DesignMachine Learning OptimizationModel DeploymentModel EvaluationData ProcessingDebuggingFine-TuningSoftware TestingSoftware Product LaunchSoftware DesignSoftware ArchitectureGenerative AILarge Language ModelsMultimodal AILarge Vision ModelsLanguage ModelingComputer VisionData StructuresAlgorithmsTechnical LeadershipProject Team LeadershipTechnical DirectionCross-Functional CollaborationProject Leadership

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Practical Experience8 Years Programming Experience5 Years ML Design Experience5 Years Software Testing Experience3 Years Software Design Experience2 Years GenAI ExperienceMaster's or PhD in Engineering, CS, or Related Field8 Years Data Structures and Algorithms Experience3 Years Technical Leadership Experience3 Years Complex Organization ExperienceEnglish Proficiency

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XIn most instances, this position requires in-person interviews as part of the hiring process.

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

  • 8 years of experience programming in Python or C++.

  • 5 years of experience leading ML design and optimizing end-to-end Machine Learning (e.g., model deployment, model evaluation, data processing, debugging, fine tuning).

  • 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products.

  • 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.

  • 2 years of experience with GenAI techniques (e.g., large language models, multi-modal, large vision models) or with GenAI-related concepts (e.g., language modeling, computer vision).

Preferred qualifications:

  • 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.

About the job

Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.

With your technical expertise you will manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions.

Google Ads is at the forefront of AI innovation, applying cutting-edge machine learning and Generative AI models like Gemini to power a multi-billion dollar global business.

Our work directly impacts billions of users by protecting users from harm, improving ad quality, and optimizing campaigns for advertiser return-on-investment. We foster a culture of deep collaboration, partnering closely with teams like Google Research and DeepMind to solve complex challenges. Join us to work on state-of-the-art AI, take on problems at an unparalleled scale, and build the next generation of advertising technology.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $207000 - $300000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more aboutbenefits at Google (https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/) .

Responsibilities

  • Work across many different aspects of machine learning infrastructure and modeling.

  • Support new modeling techniques and products for changing infrastructure (training and serving). Prototype new infrastructure, automation, workflows, and tooling.

  • Analyze and debug performance, and make improvements. Improve robustness, reliability, usability of infrastructure.

  • Collaborate closely with other members of our team and partners to build systems that take advantage of and integrate seamlessly across our ecosystem. Engage with modeling teams to explore pain points and novel use cases.

  • Research emerging technology and make trade-off decisions on immediate wins vs longer-term stability.

Information collected and processed as part of your Google Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Google'sApplicant and Candidate Privacy Policy (./privacy-policy) .

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are 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. See alsoGoogle's EEO Policy (https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/eeo/) ,Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal (https://careers.google.com/jobs/dist/legal/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) ,Belonging at Google (https://about.google/belonging/) , andHow we hire (https://careers.google.com/how-we-hire/) .

If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing ourAccommodations for Applicants form (https://goo.gl/forms/aBt6Pu71i1kzpLHe2) .

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other organization location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also https://careers.google.com/eeo/ and https://careers.google.com/jobs/dist/legal/OFCCP_EEO_Post.pdf If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form: https://goo.gl/forms/aBt6Pu71i1kzpLHe2.

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