Senior Software Engineer, AI interactions, XR

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.

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

US: $174000 - $252000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement solutions in one or more specialized ML areas, leverage ML infrastructure, and demonstrate expertise in a chosen field.
  
• Innovate and architect complex multimodal problems, and own the implementation and delivery of critical features for next-generation intelligent eyewear.
• Collaborate across organizations and cross-functionally with UX, product, design, and research to identify key technologies, establish milestones, and progress solutions from concept to launch.
• Evaluate and develop technologies and their product applications to help support next-generation product features, specifications, and system architecture.
• Foster technical excellence, facilitating effective cross-functional communication and coordination to drive project success and alignment.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages.
• 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 end-to-end Machine Learning (e.g., model deployment, model evaluation, data processing, debugging).
• 1 year of experience with AI and agentic development.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, or related technical field.
  
• 5 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
• Experience developing accessible technologies.
  
• On device experience.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: San Jose, CA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA.

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

Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.