Senior Research Engineer

corporate_fare Google place Mountain View, CA, USA PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a Research Engineer-related occupation. Alternatively, will accept a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field, and 5 years of experience in the job offered or in a Research Engineer-related occupation. Position requires 2 years of experience in the following: Python for Software Development and Machine Learning. Machine learning and reinforcement learning algorithm design. Root cause analysis for debugging ML systems. Software design and systems architecture for performance and reliability. ML infrastructure development for model deployment, evaluation, and optimization. About the job The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $174,000 - $252,000 + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Learn more about benefits at Google. Position reports to the Google Mountain View, California office & may allow for a hybrid schedule as per Google policy. Artificial intelligence will be one of humanity’s most transformative inventions. At Google DeepMind, we are a pioneering AI lab with exceptional interdisciplinary teams focused on advancing AI development to solve complex global challenges and accelerate high‑quality product innovation for billions of users. We use our technologies for widespread public benefit and scientific discovery, ensuring safety and ethics are always our highest priority. We are pushing the boundaries across multiple domains. Our global teams offer learning opportunities and varied career pathways for those driven to achieve exceptional results through collective effort. Responsibilities Apply research ideas to high‑impact problems by prototyping, curating datasets, and deploying optimized machine learning systems. Architect and implement scalable software libraries and high‑quality code in Python or C++ to translate complex research into practical applications. Drive high‑stake, long‑term research projects from ideation to completion by scoping project needs, managing resources, and solving ambiguous problems. Train, evaluate, and iterate on deep neural models and reinforcement learning algorithms to continually improve agent performance and achieve research objectives. Influence engineering best practices by championing code reviews, mentoring team members, and facilitating clear communication between research and engineering. Communicate research developments, experimental results, and project status clearly to internal teams and the broader external community. 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 also Google's EEO Policy, Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal, Belonging at Google, and How we hire. 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. Equity is granted exclusively and discretionarily by Alphabet Inc. on the basis of an agreement concluded between you and Alphabet Inc. Alphabet Inc. is your sole contractual partner with respect to equity grants. GSU grants are not guaranteed, are discretionary, are subject to approval by the Alphabet Inc. board of directors or its delegate, the terms of the relevant Alphabet Inc. stock plan, and your grant agreement. They have no impact on statutory payments. Current or past grants do not confer an acquired right. #J-18808-Ljbffr Google Inc.