Senior AI Prototyping Engineer

Google; New York (NY); On-site; USD 207,000 - 300,000; Full time

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Job summary

Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search.

We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 5 years testing and launching software products; 3 years in design/architecture.
• 5 years applying AI solutions and ML in consumer or enterprise apps.
• Experience integrating generative AI tools or LLM interfaces into workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical work to translate ethnographic research into proven AI capabilities through rapid prototyping, cross-functional collaboration, and iterative feedback.
• Execute the end-to-end development of applied AI concepts, navigating the development lifecycle from exploration to guiding handoffs for replication.
• Set the technical goals for new proofs-of-concept from 0-to-1, guiding a small team and fostering a culture of rapid experimentation and technical excellence.
• Collaborate iteratively with researchers, designers, product managers, and external partners to bridge the gap between human needs and technological capabilities.
• Own the technical narrative for proofs-of-concept by preparing demos and technical documentation that inspire leadership and external partners.

Skills

Software development

AI/ML experience

Generative AI integration

System design & architecture

Product testing & launch

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search.

We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language