Staff Software Engineer — AI-Powered Ads & Bidding

Google LLC; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 300,000; Full time

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Equity

Bonus program

Benefits

Job summary

Google is seeking software engineers to build next-generation bidding and ads platforms. You will work on scalable systems, collaborate across teams, and apply AI/GenAI to optimize performance.

The role demands leadership, versatility, and a strong background in distributed systems and machine learning. Applicants should have extensive experience in C++/Java/Python, strong design skills, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience programming in C++, Java, Python, Kotlin or Go.
• 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products.
• 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
• Experience integrating generative AI tools or LLM interfaces into workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement algorithms and apply them to real-world problems.
• Leverage Machine Learning and Generative AI to optimize calibrations and recovery factors.
• Develop full-stack backend software and implement sustainable, well-designed systems and data pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, product managers, and data scientists.
• Drive Bidding and Ads systems design and implementation across partner teams.

Skills

Programming languages

AI integration

Testing & QA

Software architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree or PhD (preferred)

Job description

Google is seeking software engineers to build next-generation bidding and ads platforms. You will work on scalable systems, collaborate across teams, and apply AI/GenAI to optimize performance.

The role demands leadership, versatility, and a strong background in distributed systems and machine learning. Applicants should have extensive experience in C++/Java/Python, strong design skills, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional partners.