Senior AI/ML Search Engineer

Google; Ionia (NY); On-site; USD 174,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

Google in New York, NY is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for Search Quality, AI/ML. You will drive integration of external tools into the MCP layer and build scalable generative UI atop Core Search Next platforms.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and shape technical roadmaps from discovery to production. US compensation ranges from $174,000 to $252,000 plus bonus and equity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of software development experience in one or more general-purpose programming languages (e.g., C++, Java, Kotlin, Python).
• Experience developing with, prompt-tuning, fine-tuning, or orchestrating Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI systems.
• Experience with algorithms and architecting backend or infrastructure systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution for connecting external third-party tools and partner agents into our AIX orchestration layer utilizing the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
• Build scalable, low-latency Generative UI capabilities on top of Core Search Next platforms (including MaRS, Agency, and GenUI framework) to transform raw financial output into actionable, interactive user experiences.
• Integrate Zero-Party (0P), First-Party (1P), and Third-Party (3P) user signals to deliver tailor-made financial insights while setting new standards for strict factuality, multi-turn conversation context, and high-utility helpfulness.
• Identify engineering gaps, set technical roadmap priorities, and guide initiatives from initial discovery through production deployment.
• Build strong relationships with cross-functional partners (Product Management, User Experience, Research, Quality Leads, and External Partner Integration teams) to align technical goal with product strategy.

Skills

5+ years experience

LLMs & Generative AI

Backend systems

C++/Java/Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE

Tools

MCP integration

MaRS ecosystem

Agency framework

GenUI framework

Job description

Google in New York, NY is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for Search Quality, AI/ML. You will drive integration of external tools into the MCP layer and build scalable generative UI atop Core Search Next platforms.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and shape technical roadmaps from discovery to production. US compensation ranges from $174,000 to $252,000 plus bonus and equity.