AICore Staff Software Engineer

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development, and with data structures/algorithms.
• 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products, and 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
• Experience in Generative AI (Large Language Models, Multi-Modal, Large Vision Models).
• Experience developing software applications using Python.
• Experience with machine learning algorithms and tools (e.g. TensorFlow), artificial intelligence, deep learning, natural language processing or other ML discipline.

Preferred qualifications:

• 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 or cross-business projects.
• Experience building Generative AI agents.
• Ability to code in Python and C++.

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.

The AICore team is dedicated to crafting a state-of-the-art GenAI capability by fully harnessing the potential of LLMs and other foundational AI models running directly on mobile devices. Our mission is to innovate from within the Android platform and extend these benefits outward, influencing mobile experiences everywhere.

Android is Google's open-source mobile operating system powering more than 3 billion devices worldwide. Android is about bringing computing to everyone in the world. We believe computing is a super power for good, enabling access to information, economic opportunity, productivity, connectivity between friends and family and more. We think everyone in the world should have access to the best computing has to offer. We provide the platform for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers to build compelling computing devices (smartphones, tablets, TVs, wearables, etc) that run the best apps/services for everyone in the world.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $189,000-$284,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with Google DeepMind and CoreML to adapt and implement the Gemini model for mobile user applications.
• Tailor and enhance GenAI models, specifically Gemini Nano, ensuring they are optimally integrated into the mobile environment.
• Engage in prototyping with product teams, aiming to pioneer novel user experiences by elevating mobile capabilities through methods such as RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), traditional Machine Learning models, LoRAs or targeted LLM fine-tuning.
• Perform model evaluations, including benchmarking and performance analysis, to ensure the delivery of premier user experiences.