Software Engineer, GDC AI Applications and Agents

Google Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Sunnyvale, CA, USA seeks a Software Engineer for the GDC AI Applications and Agents team. Join a mid-level role focused on building, deploying, and scaling agent-based AI applications within Google Cloud.

You will design, implement, and test features for user-facing AI apps, contribute to the GDC Agent Platform, and work with product management and UX to deliver robust AI solutions at scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with software development or 1 year with an advanced degree in an industry setting.
• Experience building and deploying generative AI agents.
• Experience with machine learning, AI, and platform development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test features for user-facing AI applications built on GDC, responding to customer demands and strategic opportunities.
• Implement components and services for the GDC Agent Platform, focusing on enabling customers to create, deploy, and manage Agentic AI applications efficiently.
• Contribute to improving the AI Developer Experience on GDC by enhancing tools, streamlining workflows, and producing clear documentation and code examples.
• Collaborate closely with Product Management, UX designers, and other engineering teams within GDC and Google AI to ensure seamless integration and delivery of AI solutions.

Skills

Generative AI

Machine Learning

Platform development

Distributed systems

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Master’s degree or PhD (preferred)

Tools

Kubernetes

Job description

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• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with software development or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree in an industry setting.
• Experience building and deploying generative AI agents.
• Experience with machine learning, AI, and platform development.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
• 2 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
• Experience designing and deploying innovative new features within Kubernetes.
• Experience building AI/ML systems and large-scale distributed systems.

About the job

Google Cloud's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. 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 Cloud's needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. You will anticipate our customer needs and be empowered to act like an owner, take action and innovate. 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.

The AI Applications and Agents team is dedicated to establishing Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) as the leading on-premise cloud for Agentic AI. Our key objectives include delivering fully managed AI applications that meet critical customer needs, providing a robust and user-friendly Agent Platform, and driving the adoption of GDC for AI workloads beyond basic inference. We are building the foundational layer for customers to create, deploy, and manage Agentic AI applications, accessible through surfaces like the Gemini App and the GDC Marketplace, while continuously enhancing the AI developer experience on GDC.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

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

About the job

Google Cloud's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. 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 Cloud's needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. You will anticipate our customer needs and be empowered to act like an owner, take action and innovate. 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.

The AI Applications and Agents team is dedicated to establishing Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) as the leading on-premise cloud for Agentic AI. Our key objectives include delivering fully managed AI applications that meet critical customer needs, providing a robust and user-friendly Agent Platform, and driving the adoption of GDC for AI workloads beyond basic inference. We are building the foundational layer for customers to create, deploy, and manage Agentic AI applications, accessible through surfaces like the Gemini App and the GDC Marketplace, while continuously enhancing the AI developer experience on GDC.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

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

• Design, develop, and test features for user-facing AI applications built on GDC, responding to customer demands and strategic opportunities.
• Implement components and services for the GDC Agent Platform, focusing on enabling customers to create, deploy, and manage Agentic AI applications efficiently. This may involve working on APIs, SDKs, and integrations.
• Contribute to improving the AI Developer Experience on GDC by enhancing tools, streamlining workflows, and producing clear documentation and code examples.
• Collaborate closely with Product Management, UX designers, and other engineering teams within GDC and Google AI to ensure seamless integration and delivery of AI solutions.

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 .

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