Senior Research Software Engineer, AI Coding Agent, Labs

Google Labs is seeking a Senior Research Software Engineer to join their AI Coding Agent team, focusing on revolutionizing software development through AI-powered tools. This role combines cutting-edge research with practical software engineering, working on transformative AI products that advance Google's mission.

The position involves working with Large Language Models, building agentic flows, and developing solutions to amplify developer productivity and improve software quality. You'll be part of a team that's dedicated to making software creation more accessible through AI innovation.

As a Research Software Engineer, you'll be embedded within Google's broader research community, collaborating with research engineers, scientists, and product managers. The role offers opportunities to contribute to the research community through university partnerships and paper publications.

The team operates within Google Labs, an incubator for early-stage efforts focused on discovering and creating new ways to advance Google's core products. You'll work on projects that have the potential to transform user interactions with Google's services, driving innovation through new products and capabilities.

Key responsibilities include writing and testing code, leading design reviews, providing code review feedback, contributing to documentation, and resolving system issues. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in machine learning, particularly with LLMs, and a solid background in software development.

This position offers competitive compensation including base salary, bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Google provides a collaborative and supportive environment where you can make significant impact while staying connected to the broader research community. The role represents an opportunity to shape the future of software development at one of the world's leading technology companies.