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Senior Research Engineer

Google · United States · Posted 2026-08-30

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Job description

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. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s 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. Position requires 2 years of experience in the following: Applied research from proof-of-concept to implementation; Scientific publication submission; Development with Tensorflow, JAX, or PyTorch machine learning frameworks; Machine learning theory application; and Leading a research agenda.