Staff Data Pipelines Engineer for AI Systems

Google; Town of Montana (WI); On-site; USD 207,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Google DeepMind is hiring a Staff Software Engineer for Data Pipelines to advance Gemini machine learning infrastructure in Mountain View, CA. You will own critical interfaces, build robust data pipelines, and work with UX, PM, and Backend teams to translate product goals into scalable technical solutions.

The role emphasizes leadership in a fast-paced environment, system reliability, and collaboration on cutting-edge AI research with a focus on safety and ethics across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 5 years of experience testing and launching software products.
• 5 years of experience with coding (e.g., Python, C/C++, TensorFlow, Java, Kotlin, SQL).
• 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
• Experience with Flume, data processing pipelines, SQL.

Responsibilities

• Be the key owner of the interface powering the Gemini machine learning models responses and how it is presented to the user.
• Build bulletproof pipelines and jobs that power one of the most critical investments across Google.
• Collaborate closely with UX, Product Management (PM), and other cross-functional partners, serving as a thought leader in the evolution of GeminiApp into a natively AI-driven application, effectively bridging the gap between imaginative goals and technical feasibility.
• Direct the day-to-day execution of a high-tempo engineering team, unblocking complex technical challenges and ensuring the timely launch of performant, high-quality features.
• Serve as a technical partner for Product, UX, and Backend teams, influencing server-side infrastructure and translating ambiguous product goals into actionable technical strategies.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

8 years software development

5 years testing & launching software

5 years coding (Python, C/C++, Tensor*

3 years software design & architecture

Experience with Flume & data pipelines

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering/CS

Tools

Flume

TensorFlow

SQL

Python

Java

C/C++

Kotlin

Job description

Google DeepMind is hiring a Staff Software Engineer for Data Pipelines to advance Gemini machine learning infrastructure in Mountain View, CA. You will own critical interfaces, build robust data pipelines, and work with UX, PM, and Backend teams to translate product goals into scalable technical solutions.

The role emphasizes leadership in a fast-paced environment, system reliability, and collaboration on cutting-edge AI research with a focus on safety and ethics across projects.