Research Scientist, Verified Code Generation, DeepMind

Google Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 128,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Google DeepMind is seeking a Research Scientist for Verified Code Generation. You will develop AI agents that generate formally verified code, algorithms, and proofs, with opportunities to work from London, UK or Mountain View, CA.

A PhD in programming languages or formal methods is required, plus experience in software verification and proof assistants. You will formalize language semantics and build scalable verification infrastructure, contributing to world‑class AI research.

Qualifications

• PhD in programming languages, formal methods, or related area, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience with real-world software verification and bug-finding.
• 3 years of experience with proof assistants (Lean, Rocq, or similar) or SMT-solvers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve AI agents that generate formally verified code, algorithms, and mathematical proofs using the Lean proof assistant.
• Formalize the semantics of programming languages (e.g., C/C++) in Lean and build verified static analyses on top of these formalizations.
• Design and run experiments evaluating AI-driven proof search, including benchmarking against open problems in mathematics and 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

Software verification

Proof assistants/SMT

Education

PhD in programming languages or formal methods

Job description

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• PhD degree in programming languages, formal methods, or a related area, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience with real-world software verification and bug-finding.
• 3 years of experience with proof assistants (Lean, Rocq, or similar) or SMT-solvers.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with formalizing the semantics of real-world languages.
• Track record of publications at top computer science 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 various 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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• Develop and improve AI agents that generate formally verified code, algorithms, and mathematical proofs using the Lean proof assistant.
• Formalize the semantics of programming languages (e.g., C/C++) in Lean and build verified static analyses on top of these formalizations.
• Design and run experiments evaluating AI-driven proof search, including benchmarking against open problems in mathematics and real-world codebases.
• Build infrastructure for applying formal verification at scale, translating code, orchestrating proof search, and integrating with Google-internal tools and models.

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