Senior Staff Software Engineer, Gemini Mobile App, DeepMind

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

Job summary

Google DeepMind in Mountain View, CA, USA seeks an experienced software engineer with substantial backend and system architecture expertise to lead high-impact AI product development. The role emphasizes scalable design, robust testing, and collaboration with design, product, and modeling teams to deliver Gemini features.

Candidates should have a strong background in software development, at least eight years of experience, and a track record of leading technical direction in large,

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 to translate user needs into intuitive app features within the Gemini ecosystem.
• Design and implement app functionality that is easy to scale. Enforce development best practices and optimization in day-to-day work.
• Facilitate alignment across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines; coach a distributed team of engineers.

Skills

Software development

Design and architecture

Testing and launching software

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equiv.

Job description

DeepMind — Mountain View, CA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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.

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