Senior Data Scientist, Core Ranking and AI Context

Google Inc.; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

Google in Mountain View, CA seeks a Senior Data Scientist to drive analytics for Core Ranking and AI Context. You will collaborate with engineers and product managers to push the boundaries of web and AI quality, shaping Google’s SRP and AI Overviews.

The role emphasizes scalable analyses and actionable insights. Ideal candidates have substantial experience in statistics, machine learning, and applying models to business problems, with strong communication skills and a track record of

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a quantitative field is required.
• 5 years analytics experience or 3 years with a PhD.
• Experience with querying databases and statistical analysis.
• Experience with consumer-facing products or quality evaluations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify quality and metric headrooms with engineers and PMs.
• Conduct rigorous analyses of large-scale datasets and apply statistical/AI methods to solve problems.
• Develop evals and measurements to guide hillclimbing and iterative improvements.
• Be an integrated partner to impel system changes and launches.
• Automate evals and measurements with engineering and product teams.

Skills

Analytics

Python

SQL

Statistical analysis

Machine learning

Data visualization

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Job description

Senior Data Scientist, Core Ranking and AI Context

Mid

Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

• Master's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Operations Research, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• 5 years of experience using analytics to solve product or business problems, coding (e.g., Python, R, SQL), querying databases or statistical analysis, or 3 years of experience with a PhD degree.

Preferred qualifications:

• 8 years of experience using analytics to solve product or business problems, coding (e.g., Python, R, SQL), querying databases or statistical analysis, or 6 years of experience with a PhD degree.
• Experience working on a consumer facing product or quality evaluations.
• Experience with experimental design and analysis, survey design, evaluation methodologies, statistical modeling and machine learning algorithms.
• Ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to apply quantitative models to real-world business problems.
• Ability to learn new skills and adapt to changing environments, including track record of self-directed learning and knowledge application.

About the job

As a Data Science team that supports Core Ranking and AI Context Engineering (CRAFT), we are the foundation for all of Google’s key products - Search, AI Overview, and AI Mode. Working alongside engineers and product managers, we work on the most complex challenges, push the boundaries of Web and AI quality, and architect novel ways for billions of users to experience Google’s capabilities on a daily basis. This is your chance to define our Search products for Google.

The mission of the CRAFT team is to drive measurements, insights, and impel actions with our partners across Core Ranking and AI Context Engineering in Search to elevate Google's Search Engine Results Page (SRP) and AI Mode and AI Overviews (AIX) products.

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

About the job

As a Data Science team that supports Core Ranking and AI Context Engineering (CRAFT), we are the foundation for all of Google’s key products - Search, AI Overview, and AI Mode. Working alongside engineers and product managers, we work on the most complex challenges, push the boundaries of Web and AI quality, and architect novel ways for billions of users to experience Google’s capabilities on a daily basis. This is your chance to define our Search products for Google.

The mission of the CRAFT team is to drive measurements, insights, and impel actions with our partners across Core Ranking and AI Context Engineering in Search to elevate Google's Search Engine Results Page (SRP) and AI Mode and AI Overviews (AIX) products.

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

US: $174000 - $252000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google .

• Work closely with engineers and product managers to identify quality and metric headrooms.
• Conduct rigorous analyses of large-scale datasets, apply statistical/AI methods to solve complex problems, and present actionable insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Develop evals and measurements to guide hillclimbing and iterative improvements.
• Be an integrated partner to impel system changes and launches.
• Automate such evals and measurements in collaboration with engineering and product.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire .

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

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