Staff Software Engineer, AI/ML Natural Language Processing, Google Ads

$189,000 - $284,000/Yr

Google - Moffett Field, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Moffett Field, CA

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About the position

As a Software Engineer at Google, you will be responsible for developing next-generation technologies that impact billions of users. This role involves working on critical projects that require versatility and leadership, with opportunities to switch teams as the business evolves. You will contribute to Google's Advertising products, ensuring they deliver effective results for businesses of all sizes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance large scale software solutions.
• Provide technical leadership on high-impact 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 NLP solution design, optimize ML infrastructure, and guide model evaluation and debugging efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development, with a focus on data structures and algorithms.
• 5 years of experience testing and launching software products.
• 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
• 5 years of experience with Natural Language Processing (NLP) concepts and algorithms, including designing NLP solutions.
• 5 years of experience leading ML design and optimizing ML infrastructure.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 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 and/or cross-business projects.

Benefits

• Base salary range of $189,000-$284,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.