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Staff Software Engineer, Search Ads Syndication Quality AI/ML

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  • Lead design and implementation of specialized ML solutions and model optimization

  • Provide technical leadership, set priorities, deadlines and deliverables

  • Optimize ML infrastructure and data processing strategies

  • Influence and coach a distributed team of engineers

  • Design, develop, test, deploy and maintain large-scale software solutions

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Lead the design and implementation of solutions in specialized ML areas
Provide technical leadership on projects. Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
optimize ML infrastructure, and guide the development of model optimization and data processing strategies
Influence and coach a distributed team of engineers.
Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance large-scale software solutions.
Education & alternatives
**Minimum qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience. + 8 years of experience in software development.
**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.
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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.

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Staff Software Engineer, Search Ads Syndication Quality AI/ML Share Staff Software Engineer, Search Ads Syndication Quality AI/ML _corporate_fare_ Google _place_ Mountain View, CA, USA; Pittsburgh, PA, USA **Advanced** Experience owning outcomes and decision making, solving ambiguous problems and influencing stakeholders; deep expertise in domain. Share Staff Software Engineer, Search Ads Syndication Quality AI/ML _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; Pittsburgh, PA, USA** . **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 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. + 5 years of experience leading ML design and optimizing end-to-end Machine Learning (e.g., model deployment, model evaluation, data processing, debugging, fine tuning). + 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. **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. We will contribute to Google LTRPM growth through ML/LLM modeling innovations and scalable serving infrastructure. In addition, leveraging full-stack, end-to-end expertise, we will agilely lead high-risk exploratory initiatives—incubating emergent ideas and testing novel architectures, closely partnering with AdsML. We will sharpen our focus on ML/LLM modeling and integration to maximize our long-term, sustainable impact. We will transition away from fragmented efforts and establish clear ownership of our key workstreams. 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** + Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance large-scale software solutions. + Provide technical leadership on projects. Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. + Facilitate alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines. Influence and coach a distributed team of engineers. + Lead the design and implementation of solutions in specialized ML areas, optimize ML infrastructure, and guide the development of model optimization and data processing strategies. 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. 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