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Senior Software Engineer, AI/ML, Search

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Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, and with data structures/algorithms.
3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
3 years of experience with one or more of the following: Speech/audio (e.g., technology duplicating and responding to the human voice), reinforcement learning (e.g., sequential decision making), ML infrastructure, or specialization in another ML field.
3 years of experience with ML infrastructure (e.g., model deployment, model evaluation, optimization, data processing, debugging).

Preferred qualifications:

Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.
Experience developing accessible technologies.

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.

In Google Search, we're reimagining what it means to search for information – any way and anywhere. To do that, we need to solve complex engineering challenges and expand our infrastructure, while maintaining a universally accessible and useful experience that people around the world rely on. In joining the Search team, you'll have an opportunity to make an impact on billions of people globally.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $166,000-$244,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities:

Write and test product or system development code.
Collaborate with peers and stakeholders through design and code reviews to ensure best practices amongst available technologies (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency,)
Contribute to existing documentation or educational content and adapt content based on product/program updates and user feedback.
Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing the sources of issues and the impact on hardware, network, or service operations and quality.
Design and implement solutions in one or more specialized ML areas, leverage ML infrastructure, and demonstrate expertise in a chosen field.

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What You Should Know About Senior Software Engineer, AI/ML, Search, Google

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level? At Google, we're on the lookout for a Senior Software Engineer, AI/ML, Search, to join our dynamic team in Mountain View, California. This role isn't just about writing code; it's about reshaping how billions of users across the globe connect and interact with information. We're searching for candidates who bring a wealth of experience, with at least five years in software development and a background in data structures and algorithms. Experience in testing, maintaining, or launching software products is essential, as well as a solid grasp of speech/audio tech, reinforcement learning, or other ML specialties. If you've ever dreamed of being a part of a team that pushes the boundaries of technology and design, then this is your chance! You'll work closely with peers, sharing innovative ideas that extend far beyond just web search. As you tackle some of the most complex engineering challenges, you’ll also have the chance to switch teams and projects, allowing your career to grow as rapidly as our fast-paced environment. With a competitive salary, bonus, equity options, and amazing benefits, joining the Search team at Google puts you at the forefront of changing how information is searched and accessed worldwide. Prepare to make a significant impact on the technology of tomorrow!

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As a Senior Software Engineer, AI/ML, Search at Google, your responsibilities will include writing and testing development code for products and systems, collaborating on design and code reviews, and addressing and debugging product issues. You’ll also design solutions in specialized ML areas while leveraging ML infrastructure, showcasing your expertise in areas like speech/audio and reinforcement learning.