Staff Software Engineer, Core, AI/ML Quality
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Staff Software Engineer, Core, AI/ML Quality
207,000–301,000 / Year
Location
San Jose, CA, USA
Experience
Senior
Posted
Jul 18, 2026
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August 17, 2026
Applicants
0
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Job Description
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 8 years of experience in software development. 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products, and 3 years of experience with software design and architecture. 5 years of experience leading ML design and optimizing ML infrastructure (e.g., model deployment, model evaluation, data processing, debugging, fine tuning). 2 years of experience with GenAI techniques (e.g., LLMs, Multi-Modal, Large Vision Models) or with GenAI-related concepts (language modeling, computer vision). 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.
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. With your technical expertise you will manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions. Support one of Google's fastest growing internal AI assistants focused on info-seeking, learning, and first-line support for development. Over half of all Googlers regularly use this tool to improve their day-to-day workflows, answer technical questions, automatically run searches for clarification on internal policies, and more. Our outlook is to be the omnipresent and personal AI collaborator empowering every Googler to do their best work. In this role, you will lead large workstreams to ensure top quality of Duckie outputs. You will also work closely with several partner teams to get the best out of our AI models. The Core team builds the technical foundation behind Google’s flagship products. We are owners and advocates for the underlying design elements, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure at Google. These are the essential building blocks for excellent, safe, and coherent experiences for our users and drive the pace of innovation for every developer. We look across Google’s products to build central solutions, break down technical barriers and strengthen existing systems. As the Core team, we have a mandate and a unique opportunity to impact important technical decisions across the company.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $207000 - $301000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities Lead ambitious workstreams to improve agent quality. Explore advanced techniques for getting the best out of available Large Language Models (LLMs) and agentic harnesses. Provide insights and strategies to improve agent quality while staying informed on the latest developments in AI industry/research. Work with the Gemini-for-Google and Deepmind teams to run feedback training/evaluate data and iterate on model quality. Collaborate across cross-functional and partner teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead ambitious workstreams to improve agent quality.
- Explore advanced techniques for optimizing Large Language Models and agentic harnesses.
- Provide insights and strategies to improve agent quality based on AI industry developments.
- Collaborate with Gemini-for-Google and Deepmind teams to run feedback training and evaluate data.
- Iterate on model quality through cross-functional collaboration.
- Work with partner teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
Skills Required
Software developmentSoftware testingSoftware designSoftware architectureML designML infrastructure optimizationModel deploymentModel evaluationData processingDebuggingFine tuningGenAI techniquesLLMsMulti-Modal modelsLarge Vision ModelsLanguage modelingComputer visionLeadershipCross-functional collaborationProblem solvingData structures and algorithmsTechnical leadershipMatrixed organization experience
Benefits
- Bonus target
- Equity
- Benefits
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