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Staff Software Engineer, AI/ML, Search Ads

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What you’ll work on

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  • Optimize the Search results page, including organic results and ads

  • Solve search ads optimization problems using LLMs and agentic AI

  • Design and build self-service tools that embed AI/ML quality evaluation

  • Architect systems for deploying and serving AI/ML models for data quality

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Optimize the Search results page (including organic results and ads)
Leverage AI/ML advancements, including Large Language Models (LLMs) and Agentic AI, to solve optimization problems across search ads
Design, build, and maintain self-service tools and platform features that embed AI/ML quality evaluation methods.
Architect systems for deploying and serving AI/ML models specifically for data quality assessment tasks.

What you’ll bring

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Core experience

  • 8+ years of software development experience
  • 8 years of experience in Java, C/C++, Python or similar languages
  • 5 years of ML design and ML infrastructure experience
  • Experience with multimodal ML or LLMs, including building and launching products
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
Qualification wording
8 years of experience in software development.
8 years of experience with one or more general purpose programming languages including but not limited to: Java, C/C++ or Python.
5 years of experience with ML design and ML infrastructure
Experience with multimodal machine learning or LLMs, including building and launching products.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
Education & alternatives
**Minimum qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience. + 8 years of experience in software development.
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Oct 22, 2026

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How this job compares

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$207K–$300K against $166K–$240K, the middle half of what similar US postings state.

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Day 11

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Well past Google’s usual: its jobs come down by about day 3.

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Google is hiring

233 open jobs

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+ 8 years of experience in software development. + 8 years of experience with one or more general purpose programming languages including but not limited to: Java, C/C++ or Python. + 5 years of experience with ML design and ML infrastructure (e.g., model deployment, model evaluation, data processing, debugging, fine tuning).

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  2. This jobUp 12 days so far, first seen Oct 31

About Google

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About 190,820 in 2025, up 4% from the year before.Annual report (SEC Form 10-K)
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Demand for ML Engineer roles

New ML Engineer postings at the employers we follow are up 13% over the last 6 weeks compared with the 6 before.

Weekly new ML Engineer postings at the same employers, from the week of August 17 to the week of November 2. The fewest in a week was 617, the most 1,122, and the latest week had 1,122.
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About the role

We file this job under ML Engineer, by the work the posting describes.

ML engineers put machine learning models into products. They write the code that trains, ships, serves and monitors models so a recommendation or prediction works for real users.

Postings ask for strong Python and software engineering, a framework such as PyTorch, cloud services, and more and more often experience with large language models.

A data scientist often works out which model to build; an ML engineer makes it run reliably in production.

US government figures for computer and information research scientists

Median yearly pay, May 2025
$140,300
Expected change, 2025 to 2035
21.8% more jobsagainst 3.5% for all jobs

The government has no code for ML engineers, so these figures are for the closest group, computer and information research scientists.

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) and Employment Projections (2025 to 2035). Occupation code 15-1221.

Job description

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Staff Software Engineer, AI/ML, Search Ads Share Staff Software Engineer, AI/ML, Search Ads _corporate_fare_ Google _place_ Mountain View, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA **Advanced** Experience owning outcomes and decision making, solving ambiguous problems and influencing stakeholders; deep expertise in domain. Share Staff Software Engineer, AI/ML, Search Ads _info_outline_ XIn 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: **Mountain View, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA** . **Minimum qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience. + 8 years of experience in software development. + 8 years of experience with one or more general purpose programming languages including but not limited to: Java, C/C++ or Python. + 5 years of experience with ML design and ML infrastructure (e.g., model deployment, model evaluation, data processing, debugging, fine tuning). + Experience with multimodal machine learning or LLMs, including building and launching products. + Experience building, experimenting, and deploying AI-first systems and processes into production. **Preferred qualifications:** + Experience in applied AI/ML, including model development, fine-tuning, application and evaluation. + Experience leveraging Generative AI/LLMs for user-facing problems. + Experience designing and building full-stack systems and self-service platforms. + Experience with search/ads or quality systems. + Familiarity with the latest research and trends in AI/ML, particularly as applicable to data quality and assessment. + Understanding of GenAI data, evaluation methodologies, and data quality best practices. **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. In this role, you will lead efforts, address foundational, open-ended problems in partnership with teams across Ads and DeepMind, and leverage AI to build 10x better ads experiences. 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 aboutbenefits at Google (https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/) . **Responsibilities** + Optimize the Search results page (including organic results and ads) to co-evolve ads, leverage AI to maintain business generation, create ad experiences, help users find content faster, and enable growth opportunities for advertisers. + Leverage AI/ML advancements, including Large Language Models (LLMs) and Agentic AI, to solve optimization problems across search ads, from product innovation to agentic automation. + Deliver ad experiences in the world of AI. + Design, build, and maintain self-service tools and platform features that embed AI/ML quality evaluation methods. + Architect systems for deploying and serving AI/ML models specifically for data quality assessment tasks. Information collected and processed as part of your Google Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Google'sApplicant and Candidate Privacy Policy (./privacy-policy) . Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See alsoGoogle's EEO Policy (https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/eeo/) ,Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal (https://careers.google.com/jobs/dist/legal/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) ,Belonging at Google (https://about.google/belonging/) , andHow we hire (https://careers.google.com/how-we-hire/) . If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing ourAccommodations for Applicants form (https://goo.gl/forms/aBt6Pu71i1kzpLHe2) . Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting. To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other organization location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Equity is granted exclusively and discretionarily by Alphabet Inc. on the basis of an agreement concluded between you and Alphabet Inc. Alphabet Inc. is your sole contractual partner with respect to equity grants. GSU grants are not guaranteed, are discretionary, are subject to approval by the Alphabet Inc. board of directors or its delegate, the terms of the relevant Alphabet Inc. stock plan, and your grant agreement. They have no impact on statutory payments. Current or past grants do not confer an acquired right. 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. 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