Senior Software Engineer, GenAI, Search

Google•New York, NY

2d•$174,000 - $252,000

About The Position

Google is seeking a software engineer to work on Search AI, applying models such as Gemini to develop high-impact products for users worldwide. The role focuses on improving AI Overviews and AI Mode in Search and evaluating model responses to ensure they are helpful. The engineer will manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables, and design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions. The position calls for technical versatility and collaboration across product, research, design, data science, and partner teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, or 3 years of experience with an advanced degree.
Experience working with Machine Learning and Generative AI.
Experience conducting data analysis and quality evaluations.
Experience with model training and Search Quality.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related technical field.
Experience with Large Language Model (LLM) training, prompt tuning, or evaluating models.
Experience conducting data analysis and designing automated qualitative or quantitative metrics, such as custom win/loss classifiers.
Experience in Search Quality or developing user-facing AI products.

Responsibilities

Leverage new model capabilities to improve the helpfulness of AI Overviews and AI Mode in Search, adapting product experiences based on data and user feedback.
Define and build robust auto-raters, tune prompts, evaluate models, and design automated qualitative and quantitative metrics, such as custom win/loss classifiers, to ensure responses are helpful.
Work closely with Product Managers, UX Research and Design, Data Scientists, and partner teams to identify and deliver impactful product improvements for Search users.
Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions.
Be prepared to discuss knowledge and use of AI tools during the hiring process.