Senior Research Scientist, Post-Training AI & LLMs

Google; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 262,000 - 364,000; 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 20 days/year

Sick time 40 hours/year

Maternity leave 28-30 weeks

Baby bonding leave 18 weeks

Holidays 13 paid days

Job summary

Google DeepMind is seeking a Senior Staff Research Scientist/Engineer focused on core modeling and post-training experiences, including large language models, RL, and deep learning, to advance Gemini model recipes. This role emphasizes leadership and collaboration across teams to drive high-impact AI innovations.

Applicants should have a strong track record in scalable research, design and architecture, and mentoring, with location options in Mountain View, Kirkland, or remote where permitted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 5 years of experience with design and architecture; and testing/launching software products.
• Experience with large language model, reinforcement learning, and deep learning.
• Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 8 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
• 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
• 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects.

Responsibilities

• Specialize in core modeling and post-training experience. Drive the research process for large-scale agent post-training from hypothesis formulation to delivery in the Gemini model recipe.
• Design and execute ablation studies to validate research hypotheses and accelerate experimental feedback loops.
• Communicate research findings, progress, and outcomes to the broader team through visualizations and reports.
• Develop research infrastructure and utilities for data analysis and model evaluations using standard engineering practices.
• Collaborate with other research scientists and engineers to maintain a regular feedback and communication loop.

Skills

Large language models

Reinforcement learning

Deep learning

Software development

Architecture design

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering/CS

Job description

Google DeepMind is seeking a Senior Staff Research Scientist/Engineer focused on core modeling and post-training experiences, including large language models, RL, and deep learning, to advance Gemini model recipes. This role emphasizes leadership and collaboration across teams to drive high-impact AI innovations.

Applicants should have a strong track record in scalable research, design and architecture, and mentoring, with location options in Mountain View, Kirkland, or remote where permitted.