Senior Research Engineer, Fitbit, AI/ML

Google Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company seeks innovative software engineers to develop next-generation technologies that transform user interactions. In this dynamic role, you will tackle challenges across the technology stack, from machine learning to system design, while collaborating with peers to ensure best practices. Join a diverse team committed to fostering an inclusive environment where your contributions will drive significant advancements in how billions connect and explore information. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow and switch projects, enhancing your career in a fast-paced, evolving landscape.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in software development and algorithms.
• Experience with machine learning model pretraining and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Write and test development code for products or systems.
• Collaborate on design and code reviews to ensure best practices.

Skills

Data Structures

Algorithms

Software Development

Machine Learning

Python

C++

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree or PhD in Computer Science

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

JAX

Job description

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with data structures, algorithms, and software development in one or more programming languages.
• 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
• Experience with machine learning model pretraining, fine-tuning, evaluation, and optimization methodologies.
• Experience using common machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or JAX.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience publishing in high-quality machine learning journals.
• Proficiency in Python and C++.

About the Job

Google's software engineers develop next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and each other. Our products handle information at massive scale and extend beyond web search. We seek engineers with innovative ideas from various domains, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking, data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design, and mobile development. As a software engineer, you will work on critical projects with opportunities to switch teams and projects as our fast-paced business evolves. We value versatility, leadership, and enthusiasm for tackling new challenges across the full technology stack.

Responsibilities

• Write and test product or system development code.
• Collaborate with peers and stakeholders through design and code reviews to ensure best practices, including adherence to style guidelines, code accuracy, testability, and efficiency.
• Contribute to documentation and educational content, updating it based on product changes and user feedback.
• Design and implement solutions in specialized machine learning areas, leveraging or building machine learning infrastructure, and managing the project lifecycle.
• Identify, debug, and resolve product or system issues, analyzing their sources and impacts on hardware, network, or service quality.

Google is committed to equal opportunity employment, fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, and providing an environment of belonging. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and are dedicated to ensuring a safe and welcoming workplace for all employees.