Software Engineer III - Generative AI & Search

Socket.dev; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 210,000; Full time

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Job summary

Google in Mountain View seeks software engineers to advance GenAI development across search-related projects. You will design end-to-end GenAI capabilities, tune prompts, and improve context generation while partnering with Search teams to apply LLMs for faster feature delivery.

The role emphasizes collaboration with PMs and engineers to convert requirements into robust, production-ready tools and to identify bottlenecks for GenAI feature quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with software development in Python or C++ or 1 year with an advanced degree.
• 2 years of experience with GenAI techniques (e.g., LLMs, Multi-Modal, Large Vision Models).
• Master's degree or PhD in CS or related field preferred.
• Experience building software solutions using Generative AI agents and LLMs.
• Experience with Search Infrastructure, Search Quality, or LLMs.
• Experience navigating complex systems, debugging, and resolving technical issues.
• Availability to start in MTV within 6 weeks from offer.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end GenAI development capabilities, including prompt tuning and context generation approaches.
• Partner with broader Search teams to apply LLM technologies and accelerate feature development.
• Collaborate with PMs and engineers to translate requirements into production-ready tools.
• Identify improvements to enhance developer experience and resolve bottlenecks in GenAI features.
• Execute projects aligned with roadmap, ensuring high-quality code, testing, and timely delivery.

Skills

Python

C++

GenAI

Generative AI

Search Infra

Debugging

Complex systems

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Google in Mountain View seeks software engineers to advance GenAI development across search-related projects. You will design end-to-end GenAI capabilities, tune prompts, and improve context generation while partnering with Search teams to apply LLMs for faster feature delivery.

The role emphasizes collaboration with PMs and engineers to convert requirements into robust, production-ready tools and to identify bottlenecks for GenAI feature quality improvements.