Google

Research Engineer

Google$147K — $211K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Engineering, etc.)
  • 2 years of experience in a Research Engineer role
  • Expertise in algorithm design for machine learning
  • Proficient in statistical analysis for machine learning
  • Experience with Python or C programming
  • Familiarity with TensorFlow or JAX
  • Experience with software engineering for large-scale ML projects

Responsibilities

  • Apply machine learning models to solve real-world problems through rapid prototyping
  • Develop scalable code in Python or C, translating research into algorithms
  • Train and improve machine learning models throughout their lifecycle
  • Plan and execute multi-week technical projects independently
  • Collaborate with research scientists, communicating clearly on project developments

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule options
  • 15% bonus target
  • Equity benefits
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional development
Full Job Description
Minimum qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field and and 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a Research Engineer-related occupation
  • Position requires 2 years of experience in the following:
    • Algorithm design for machine learning applications
    • Statistical analysis for machine learning
    • Python or C
    • TensorFlow or JAX
    • Software engineering for large-scale ML projects


About the job

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $147,000 - $211,000 15% Bonus Target equity benefits. Transfer compensation is determined algorithmically and is non-negotiable. Learn more about how a transfer may affect your compensation package , how location changes affect compensation , and about benefits at Google at go/benefits .

Position reports to the Google Mountain View, CA office & may allow for a hybrid schedule as per Google policy.

Responsibilities
  • Apply advanced machine learning models and research to solve high-impact, real-world problems through rapid prototyping and experimental design
  • Develop high-quality, scalable code in Python or C by translating complex research concepts into robust algorithms and software libraries
  • Train, evaluate, and iteratively improve the performance of machine learning models and agents throughout the entire research and development cycle
  • Plan and execute multi-week projects, independently solving technical challenges and ensuring your work aligns with broader team goals
  • Collaborate closely with research scientists and engineers, clearly communicating project plans, developments, and experimental results to diverse audiences. Provide software design expertise to research projects, writing effective design documents and contributing to the enhancement of team tools and processes


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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Size
156,500 employees
Market Cap
$1,115.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$40.2 billion
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+23.3%
Revenue
$182.5 billion
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