Lean Theorem Proving Engineer, Verified Code Generation, DeepMind

Google; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 132,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Google DeepMind is hiring for a research-heavy role spanning formal verification, programming languages, and AI-assisted proof systems. You will formalize correctness and security specs in Lean, encode the semantics of languages like C/C++/Rust, and run experiments on AI-driven auto-formalization.

The position emphasizes rigorous research, collaboration, and impact at scale. We value a PhD, strong Lean and AI-agent experience, and a track record in high-level research with potential

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent experience in computer science or mathematics.
• 3 years of experience with the Lean proof assistant.
• 3 years of experience with using AI agents.

Responsibilities

• Formalize correctness and security specifications of complex real-world systems in Lean with AI assistance.
• Encode the semantics of programming languages (e.g., C/C++/Rust) in Lean with AI assistance.
• Design and run experiments evaluating AI-driven autoformalization and proof search applied to verification of real-world codebases.
• Build infrastructure for applying formal verification at scale, translating code, orchestrating proof search, and integrating with Google-internal tools and models.

Skills

PhD in CS/Math

Lean experience

AI agents experience

Education

PhD in CS or Mathematics

Tools

Lean

AI agents

Job description

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: London, UK; Mountain View, CA, USA.

Minimum qualifications:

• PhD or equivalent experience in computer science or mathematics.
• 3 years of experience with the Lean proof assistant.
• 3 years of experience with using AI agents.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with AI agents for code or mathematical reasoning tasks.
• Track record of publications at top research venues.

About the job

Artificial intelligence will be one of humanity's most transformative inventions. At Google DeepMind, we are a pioneering AI lab with exceptional interdisciplinary teams focused on advancing AI development to solve complex global challenges and accelerate high-quality product innovation for billions of users. We use our technologies for widespread public benefit and scientific discovery, ensuring safety and ethics are always our highest priority.

We are pushing the boundaries across multiple domains. Our global teams offer diverse learning opportunities and varied career pathways for those driven to achieve exceptional results through collective effort.

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

US: $174000 - $252000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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Responsibilities

• Formalize correctness and security specifications of complex real-world systems in Lean with AI assistance.
• Encode the semantics of programming languages (e.g., C/C++/Rust) in Lean with AI assistance.
• Design and run experiments evaluating AI-driven autoformalization and proof search applied to verification of real-world codebases.
• Build infrastructure for applying formal verification at scale, translating code, orchestrating proof search, and integrating with Google-internal tools and models.

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 Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.