Staff Software Engineer, Search and Shopping ProxyBidder

Google LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 207,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Google LLC is seeking highly skilled software engineers to design and implement advanced algorithms, leverage generative AI, and develop scalable backend systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across ads, search and ML groups, contributing to next-generation bidding technologies and GenAI-driven workflows.

The role emphasizes leadership in complex, matrixed environments and delivering impactful, high-scale software solutions for billions of users.

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

C++

Java

Python

Go

Generative AI integration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master's degree or PhD in Engineering/CS or related field

Job description

In most instances, this position requires in-person interviews as part of the hiring process

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: New York, NY, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA . Minimum qualifications:

Minimum 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.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 8 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
• 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
• 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects.
• Experience with Ads systems, mechanism design, and smart bidding.

About the job

Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google's needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.

The Proxybidder team's mission is to build bidding modeling, optimization algorithms and platforms for Search and Shopping Ads. The Bidding team is focused on building and growing adoption of the next generation of bidding technology and products to drive value to all types of advertisers. The includes the Search and Shopping Bidding systems (ML, optimization systems, new bid strategies and algorithms, GenAI, data systems, and platforms) and launching both advertiser-facing bidding products and backend improvements.

The team works closely with almost all parts of the Ads stack such as Budgeting, Targeting, Creatives, Ads Platform, Auctions to name a few and this enables us to take up Research projects that make the foundation for the next generation of Ad Tech.

Google Ads is at the forefront of AI innovation, applying cutting-edge machine learning and Generative AI models like Gemini to power a multi-billion dollar global business. Our work directly impacts billions of users by protecting users from harm, improving ad quality, and optimizing campaigns for advertiser return-on-investment. We foster a culture of deep collaboration, partnering closely with teams like Google Research and DeepMind to solve complex challenges. Join us to work on state-of-the‑art AI, take on problems at an unparalleled scale, and build the next generation of advertising technology.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $207000 - $300000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google .

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.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .