Software Engineer, AI/ML, Search Personalization

Google LLC; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Google in Mountain View is seeking a Software Engineer focused on AI/ML for Search Personalization. You will write production-grade code, apply scalable ML models, and collaborate across teams to improve search quality and user experience.

The role emphasizes in-person interviews, exposure to large-scale systems, and the opportunity to influence billions of users. A strong foundation in C++, ML, and data structures is valued, with bonus for advanced degrees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in a technical field.
• 2 years of software development experience, or 1 year with advanced degree.
• 2 years in C++ and production-ready ML/personalization/recommendation work.
• 1 year integrating generative AI tools or LLMs into workflows.

Responsibilities

• Write product or system development code.
• Collaborate with peers through design and code reviews to ensure best practices.
• Contribute to documentation and educational content for updates.
• Implement ML solutions, utilize ML infrastructure, and optimize models.
• Discuss and apply AI tooling knowledge during hiring process.

Skills

Software development

C++ programming

Recommendation systems

Generative AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Master’s degree or PhD preferred

Tools

C++

ML Deployment

LLM integration

Job description

Software Engineer, AI/ML, Search Personalization

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X In most instances, this position requires in-person interviews as part of the hiring process.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.
  
• 2 years of experience with software development in C++ programming language.
• 1 year of experience building and deploying recommendation systems models (retrieval, prediction, ranking, personalization, search quality, embedding) in production.
• 1 year of experience integrating generative AI tools or LLM interfaces into workflows.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
  
• 2 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
• Experience developing algorithms (e.g., ranking, recommendations, prediction, search quality, personalization) and software that generates suggestions based on various input and output goals.

About the job

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 processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.

In Google Search, we're reimagining what it means to search for information – any way and anywhere. To do that, we need to solve complex engineering challenges and expand our infrastructure, while maintaining a universally accessible and useful experience that people around the world rely on. In joining the Search team, you'll have an opportunity to make an impact on billions of people globally.

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

US: $147000 - $210000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google .

• Write product or system development code.
  
• Collaborate with peers and stakeholders through design and code reviews to ensure best practices amongst available technologies (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency).
  
• Contribute to existing documentation or educational content and adapt content based on product/program updates and user feedback.
  
• Implement solutions in one or more specialized ML areas, utilize ML infrastructure, and contribute to model optimization and data processing.
  
• Utilize AI tools and technologies; Be prepared to discuss your knowledge and use of AI tools during the hiring process.

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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