Staff Software Engineer, AI/ML, Google Cloud AI

Google; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 197,000 - 291,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Software Engineer to develop next-generation technologies that impact billions of users. The role involves technical leadership in machine learning and software solutions, focusing on innovation and collaboration across teams. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in software development, leadership, and machine learning.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 5 years leading ML design and optimizing ML infrastructure.
• Experience testing, launching software products.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain large-scale software solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and manage project priorities.
• Lead design and implementation in ML areas.

Skills

Software Development

Machine Learning

Technical Leadership

Data Structures

Algorithms

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science

Job description

Minimum qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
2. 8 years of experience in software development.
3. 5 years of experience testing, launching software products, and 3 years with software design and architecture.
4. 5 years of experience with one or more of the following: speech/audio technology, reinforcement learning, ML infrastructure, or other ML fields.
5. 5 years leading ML design and optimizing ML infrastructure.

Preferred qualifications:

1. Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.
2. 8 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
3. 3 years in a technical leadership role managing project teams and setting technical direction.
4. 3 years working in complex, matrixed organizations involving cross-functional projects.

Google's software engineers develop next-generation technologies impacting billions of users. We seek versatile engineers with leadership qualities eager to solve diverse technical problems across full-stack development.

The Google Cloud AI Research team tackles AI challenges aligned with Google Cloud’s mission across various industries. We focus on research that advances AI and collaborates with product teams to bring innovations to market.

The US salary range for this full-time role is $197,000-$291,000 plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Salary is role, level, and location-dependent. Specific details will be shared during hiring.

Note: Listed salaries reflect base pay only; bonuses, equity, and benefits are additional. More info at Google Benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain large-scale software solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and manage project priorities and deadlines.
• Align teams on goals and outcomes, influence, and coach engineers.
• Lead design and implementation in ML areas, optimize ML infrastructure, and guide model and data strategies.

Google is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. For accommodations, contact us through our accommodations form.