Senior Staff Research Scientist, Google Research

Google•New York, NY
•$262,000 - $364,000

About The Position

Google Research is building the next generation of intelligent systems for Google products, using advanced computer science techniques and collaborating across Google to adapt to evolving business needs. Google maintains a portfolio of research projects spanning fundamental research, product innovation, product contributions, and infrastructure goals, while allowing individuals and teams to emphasize different types of work. In this role, you will set up large-scale tests and rapidly deploy promising ideas, manage deadlines and deliverables, and apply current theories to develop products, processes, and technologies. Work may include creating experiments and prototypes, designing architectures, and addressing real-world computer science problems such as machine learning, data mining, natural language processing, hardware and software performance, mobile compilers, and search. You will share and publish findings, drawing on internal projects and collaborations with universities and technical institutes. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The listed U.S. compensation is $262,000–$364,000, plus a 25% target bonus, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

  • PhD in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • At least 6 years of experience with research agendas across multiple teams or projects.
  • One or more scientific publication submissions to conferences, journals, or public repositories.

Nice To Haves

  • At least 4 years of experience leading multiple research efforts and influencing research direction.
  • At least 2 years of coding experience.

Responsibilities

  • Author research papers to share research results and generate impact across Google and the research community.
  • Share research trends and best practices by reviewing academic papers, serving on program committees and grant panels, speaking at Google events or research conferences, and organizing research conferences and visioning activities.
  • Deliver full research projects by defining data structures, frameworks, designs, and evaluation metrics for solution development and implementation; identify timelines and obtain required resources.
  • Identify emerging research areas by engaging with potential external and internal collaborators, and own long-term research strategy and plans to expand the impact of Google Research.
  • Identify undefined problems in existing technology and engage stakeholders and leaders to address them.

Benefits

  • 25% target bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits
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