Google

Staff Software Engineer, Incubation and Prototyping

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Base Salary

$207k - $300k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical work translating ethnographic research into applied AI capabilities through rapid prototyping and iterative feedback.
  • Develop applied AI concepts end to end, from exploration through technical handoffs for replication.
  • Set technical goals for 0-to-1 proofs of concept, guide a small team, and promote rapid experimentation and technical excellence.
  • Collaborate with researchers, designers, product managers, and external partners to connect human needs with technology.
  • Own the technical narrative for proofs of concept through demos and technical documentation for leadership and external partners.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in software development.
  • 5 years of experience testing and launching software products and 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
  • 5 years of experience applying AI solutions and ML-related technologies in consumer or enterprise applications.
  • Experience integrating generative AI tools or LLM interfaces into workflows.
  • Preferred: master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • Preferred: 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
  • Experience delivering technical prototypes or proofs of concept in ambiguous problem spaces.
  • Experience integrating current artificial intelligence capabilities and vibe coding tools into engineering practices.
  • Experience at the intersection of technology and social systems, such as governance, health, or economic insecurity.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to explain technical complexity to non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

  • US base salary of $207000-$300000 annually, plus a 20% bonus target, equity, and benefits.
  • Mission-driven work within Google’s Jigsaw incubator with connections to academia and civil society and a path to taking technology public.

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About Google

10,000+ employees

Google builds consumer and enterprise software and services including Search, Android, YouTube, Chrome, Maps, Gmail, and Google Cloud. Its business model centers on digital advertising and paid cloud, software, and hardware offerings (e.g., Pixel and Nest) for consumers, developers, and organizations. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Google operates globally as a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.

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