Staff AI Software Engineer, Rapid Prototyping

Company: Google
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: January 10, 2026

Job Description:

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience. 8 years of experience in software development. 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products. 3 years of experience with software design and architecture. Experience with Rapid Prototyping. Experience with Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. 3 years of experience working in a matrixed organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects. Experience with Natural Language Processing (NLP). Experience with speech recognition. About the job Googles software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. Were looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward. We are a fast moving team with an ambitious goal. The team specializes in building novel audio-first experiences specific to our products. The technical nature of this work will center around applied AI. Our team also develops across the stack to rapidly prototype and vet new ideas and experiences. In this role, you will join our multidisciplinary team of product managers, program managers, UX, research scientists and engineers and work on research, building from zero to one. You will acquire practical skills in building, developing, and working first-hand with advanced AI technologies and turning new ideas into finished products, fundamentally impacting people’s lives. The Platforms and Devices team encompasses Googles various computing software platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our first party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software, and hardware. Teams across this area research, design, and develop new technologies to make our users interaction with computing faster and more seamless, building innovative experiences for our users around the world. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $197,000-$291,000 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 Build fast prototypes and collect feedback to vet product hypotheses. Partner closely with researchers to build edge focused emerging AI capabilities and technologies. Partner closely with product teams across product and devices (e.g., android, pixel, wearables, home, extended reality) to develop novel user experiences. Collaborate closely with product managers, UX, and other partners to plan and prioritize projects. Design, develop and launch new product features.

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