Senior AI/ML Engineer, Image Recommendation

Google Inc.; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Mountain View, CA, USA is seeking a Software Engineer III specialized in AI/ML for image recommendation modeling. The role combines building scalable ML infrastructure and delivering a hyper-personalized feed that serves billions of daily interactions.

Expect collaboration with PMs and cross-functional teams, mentoring junior members, and evolving Google’s Ember product. Salary ranges from $147,000 to $210,000 annually with a 15% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with software development in Python and C++ programming languages, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.
• 1 year of experience with Machine Learning, specifically reinforcement learning (e.g., sequential decision making).
• 1 year of experience with ML infrastructure (e.g., model deployment, model evaluation, data processing, debugging).

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable ML infrastructure for Ember’s 0-to-1 ranking and feed blending platform.
• Apply advanced ML and multi-objective optimization techniques to curate a hyper-personalized, inspiring visual feed for global users.
• Lead the technical execution of novel, GenAI-driven user experiences from ideation to production rollout.
• Drive the end-to-end machine learning life-cycle, data gathering, model training, offline/online evaluation, and deployment at a massive scale.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, UX, and cross-functional engineering teams to define technical paths to launch and deliver on the product roadmap.

Skills

Python

C++

Machine Learning

Reinforcement Learning

ML infrastructure

Mentoring

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science or related fields

Job description

Google Mountain View, CA, USA is seeking a Software Engineer III specialized in AI/ML for image recommendation modeling. The role combines building scalable ML infrastructure and delivering a hyper-personalized feed that serves billions of daily interactions.

Expect collaboration with PMs and cross-functional teams, mentoring junior members, and evolving Google’s Ember product. Salary ranges from $147,000 to $210,000 annually with a 15% bonus target, equity, and benefits.