Senior Staff Software Engineer, Gemini Mobile App, DeepMind

Google DeepMind; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 262,000 - 364,000; Full time

Job summary

Google DeepMind in Mountain View, CA is seeking a senior software engineer to deliver features for Gemini's applications, balancing performance with a seamless user experience. Join a world‑class team pushing AI forward while aligning with safety and ethics.

This role involves collaborating with design, product and modeling specialists to translate user needs into scalable solutions, and mentoring a distributed engineering group to meet ambitious timelines and quality standards.

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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compelling new features for Gemini's applications efficiently, prioritizing both performance and seamless user experiences.
• Drive collaboration with cross-functional teams (design, product, modeling specialists) to translate user needs into intuitive, valuable app features within the Gemini ecosystem.
• Design and implement app functionality that is easy to scale. Enforce development best practices and optimization in the day to day work.
• Facilitate alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines. Influence and coach a distributed team of engineers.

Skills

Software development

Design and architecture

Testing & launches

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA.

Minimum 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.

Preferred qualifications

• 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 structured organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects.
• Excellent leader and communicator, with demonstrated talent at building strong collaborative partnerships with great communication skills.

About the job

Artificial intelligence will be one of humanity’s most transformative inventions. At Google DeepMind, we are a pioneering AI lab with exceptional interdisciplinary teams focused on advancing AI development to solve complex global challenges and accelerate high-quality product innovation for billions of users. We use our technologies for widespread public benefit and scientific discovery, ensuring safety and ethics are always our highest priority.

We are pushing the boundaries across multiple domains. Our global teams offer diverse learning opportunities and varied career pathways for those driven to achieve exceptional results through collective effort.

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

US: $262000 - $364000 (USD) + 25% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

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• Deliver compelling new features for Gemini's applications efficiently, prioritizing both performance and seamless user experiences.
• Drive collaboration with cross-functional teams (design, product, modeling specialists) to translate user needs into intuitive, valuable app features within the Gemini ecosystem.
• Design and implement app functionality that is easy to scale. Enforce development best practices and optimization in the day to day work.
• Facilitate alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines. Influence and coach a distributed team of engineers.

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