Google

Senior Research Engineer

Google$174K — $252K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics, or related field with 2 years of relevant experience.
  • Master's degree in the same fields with 5 years of relevant experience accepted.
  • 2 years experience in Python or C programming languages.
  • Hands-on application of machine learning theory required.
  • Experience with machine learning frameworks such as Tensorflow, JAX, or PyTorch.

Responsibilities

  • Prototype and deploy machine learning systems to tackle high-impact problems.
  • Develop scalable software libraries and ensure high-quality code for research applications.
  • Lead major research projects from concept to completion, managing resources and navigating ambiguity.
  • Train and enhance performance of deep neural networks and reinforcement learning models.
  • Promote engineering best practices through code reviews and mentoring, while maintaining clear communication with teams.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule options available.
  • Participation in Google's equity benefits program.
  • Access to comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Engagement in high-stakes, impactful research projects.
Full Job Description
Minimum qualifications:
  • 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 or C
    • Machine learning theory application
    • Development with Tensorflow, JAX, or PyTorch machine learning frameworks
    • Leading a research agenda
    • Applied research from proof-of-concept to implementation


About the job

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $174,000 - $252,000 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 New York, NY office & may allow for a hybrid schedule as per Google policy.

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


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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