Google

AI/ML Engineer, National Security, Google Public Sector

Google$153K — $222K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • 6 years of experience in machine learning solutions
  • Proficiency in general purpose programming languages (e.g., Python, Java)
  • Experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g., Tensorflow, PyTorch)
  • Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with polygraph
  • Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted technical advisor, addressing machine learning challenges
  • Develop and present best practice resources such as tutorials and sample code
  • Collaborate with customers and partners to implement tailored production solutions
  • Guide customers on ML system challenges including feature extraction and model management

Benefits

  • Flexible working locations in Reston, VA or Washington D.C.
  • Access to Google's broad global network and advanced infrastructure
  • Opportunity to work in a rapidly growing AI sector
  • Participation in impactful public sector projects
  • Professional development opportunities through collaborative engagements
Full Job Description
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Must be a US Citizen to meet customer and compliance requirements, including potential access to classified information.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Reston, VA, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA.

Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
  • 6 years of experience building machine learning solutions and working with technical customers.
  • Experience coding in one or more general purpose languages (e.g., Python, Java, Go, C or C ) including data structures, algorithms, and software design.
  • Experience with frameworks for deep learning (e.g., Tensorflow, Jax, PyTorch, Ray, etc.), AI accelerators (e.g., TPUs, GPUs), model architectures (e.g., encoders, decoders, transformers), and using machine learning APIs.
  • Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with current polygraph.
  • Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Experience with LLMs and LLM-based solutions such as prompt engineering, fine-tuning, RAG workflows, and agentic systems.
  • Experience in containerizing ML workloads within Linux/Unix environments.
  • Ability to lead the design and implementation of AI-based solutions, web services, and debugging tools.


About the job

The Google Cloud Consulting Professional Services team guides customers through the moments that matter most in their cloud journey to help businesses thrive. We help customers transform and evolve their business through the use of Google's global network, web-scale data centers, and software infrastructure. As part of an innovative team in this rapidly growing business, you will help shape the future of businesses of all sizes and use technology to connect with customers, employees, and partners.

The GPS AI Catalyst Team (ACT) is dedicated to AI adoption across the public sector. By tightly aligning our engineering efforts with Go-to-Market and Google Public Sector Services, we incubate and productionalize differentiated AI solutions to solve repeatable mission-critical use cases. We serve as the technical backbone and trusted advisors for customers, ensuring the swift and secure integration of AI solutions, from initial concept through sustained deployment.

As an AI/ML Engineer, you will be a key member of the Google Cloud Consulting Professional Service Organization, guiding customers through their business transformation by leveraging Google's AI technologies. You will design, prototype, and implement modern technical architectures. This role involves acting as a trusted technical advisor, resolving challenges, and sharing best practices through various forms of technical content.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $153,000-$222,000 bonus equity benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 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
  • Be a trusted technical advisor to customers and solve complex machine learning challenges.
  • Create and deliver best practice recommendations, tutorials, blog articles, sample code, and technical presentations adapting to different levels of key business and technical stakeholders.
  • Work with customers, partners, and Google product teams to deliver tailored solutions into production.
  • Coach customers on the practical challenges in ML systems: feature extraction/feature definition, data validation, monitoring, and management of features/models.


About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. The company has grown tremendously since then and has become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
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