Staff AI Prototyping Engineer - Incubation

Google; Ionia (NY); On-site; USD 207,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Staff Software Engineer, Incubation and Prototyping in New York, NY, demands advanced experience owning outcomes, solving ambiguous problems, and influencing stakeholders. You will lead end-to-end AI prototyping, collaborate with researchers, designers, PMs, and external partners, and craft demos to inspire leadership.

The role focuses on translating ethnographic insights into actionable AI capabilities, setting proofs-of-concept goals, and shaping technical direction in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 5 years of experience testing and launching software products, and 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
• 5 years of experience in applying AI solutions and ML-related technologies in consumer or enterprise applications.
• Experience integrating generative AI tools or LLM interfaces into workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical work to translate ethnographic research into proven AI capabilities through rapid prototyping, cross-functional collaboration, and iterative feedback.
• Execute the end-to-end development of applied AI concepts, navigating the development lifecycle from exploration to guiding handoffs for replication.
• Set the technical goals for new proofs-of-concept from 0-to-1, guiding a small team and fostering a culture of rapid experimentation and technical excellence.
• Collaborate iteratively with researchers, designers, product managers, and external partners to bridge the gap between human needs and technological capabilities.
• Own the technical narrative for proofs-of-concept by preparing demos and technical documentation that inspire leadership and external partners.

Skills

AI/ML applications

Generative AI integration

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Prototyping and rapid development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or PhD

Job description

Google Staff Software Engineer, Incubation and Prototyping in New York, NY, demands advanced experience owning outcomes, solving ambiguous problems, and influencing stakeholders. You will lead end-to-end AI prototyping, collaborate with researchers, designers, PMs, and external partners, and craft demos to inspire leadership.

The role focuses on translating ethnographic insights into actionable AI capabilities, setting proofs-of-concept goals, and shaping technical direction in a fast-paced,