Principal Data Scientist, Google Search

Google; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 307,000 - 427,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Sick time: 40 hours/year (Seattle 69)

Maternity leave: 28-30 weeks

Baby bonding leave: 18 weeks

Holidays: 13 paid days/year

Job summary

Google Search is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to drive deep understanding of user signals and solve broad, existential problems for the future of Search. You will collaborate with executive partners to build systems and products that impact billions of users globally.

The role emphasizes leading with data, influencing cross-functional teams, and expanding our AI capabilities while shaping the next generation of search experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, or similar technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 15 years of experience in data science or other quantitative fields such as statistics, machine learning, software engineering, or ML engineering.
• Experience in using data insights to drive product and engineering excellence.
• Master's degree or PhD in Data Science, Statistics, or equivalent.
• Experience building 0 to 1 products as well as working on established products.
• Strong leader able to produce great outcomes through influence rather than authority.
• Innovative problem solver who turns ambiguity into clear solutions, and comfortable with AI technology and out-of-the-box thinking.

Responsibilities

• Build a strong measurement framework for broadly defined problems so we can “hill-climb” by orienting our efforts in the correct direction.
• Identify and prioritize the most important levers to add user value across a variety of surfaces and things we could build.
• Establish standards for depth of understanding and accuracy for the Search Data Science organization.
• Build operating pictures for important cross-cutting areas (such as what a successful AI experience looks like), and align the organization around the ensuing clarity and expertise.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistics

Machine learning

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science or related field

Master’s degree or PhD preferred

Job description

Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:

• Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
• Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
• Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
• Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
• Holidays: 13 paid days per year

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA; New York, NY, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, or similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience.
• 15 years of experience in data science or other quantitative fields such as: statistics, machine learning, software engineering, or ML engineering.
• Experience in using data insights to drive product and engineering excellence.

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Data Science, Statistics, or equivalent.
• Experience building 0 to 1 products as well as working on established products.
• Strong leader able to produce great outcomes through influence rather than authority.
• Innovative problem solver who turns ambiguity into clear solutions, and comfortable with AI technology and out-of-the-box thinking.

About The Job

As we enter a new generation of technology, users are quickly updating their mental models of how Google Search can help them in their lives. As a Principal Data Scientist on Search, you will drive understanding of this rapidly evolving voice of the user to help solve complicated, broad problems that are existential to the future of Search in terms of both quality and experience. This role will vary in terms of “core scope” and type of problem, but will have the opportunity and expectation of branching off of this core scope to help us determine the future of Search.

In this role, you will use your data brain to establish deep understanding, and use this understanding in direct collaboration with executive cross-functional partners to build systems and products that will change the world.

In Google Search, we're reimagining what it means to search for information – any way and anywhere. To do that, we need to solve complex engineering challenges and expand our infrastructure, while maintaining a universally accessible and useful experience that people around the world rely on. In joining the Search team, you'll have an opportunity to make an impact on billions of people globally.

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

US: $307000 - $427000 (USD) + 30% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

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• Build a strong measurement framework for broadly defined problems so we can “hill-climb” by orienting our efforts in the correct direction.
• Identify and prioritize the most important levers to add user value across a variety of surfaces and things we could build.
• Establish standards for depth of understanding and accuracy for the Search Data Science organization.
• Build operating pictures for important cross-cutting areas (such as what a successful AI experience looks like), and align the organization around the ensuing clarity and expertise.

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.