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Software Engineer, Search Modalities, Search Live Quality (English)

Google develops next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information.
Machine Learning
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
2+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Job Description

Google is seeking a Software Engineer to join their Search Live team, focusing on voice-first conversational AI experiences. This role is critical in developing and improving Search Live, a voice-first conversational experience for AI Mode that enables multi-turn audio interactions with Search. The position involves working on complex engineering challenges while maintaining Google's universally accessible search experience.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for elevating Search Live quality by delivering an intuitive, fluid conversational AI product that provides evidence-supported, factual, and helpful answers. This role offers the opportunity to impact billions of users globally through Google Search's evolution.

As part of Google's software engineering team, you'll work on technologies spanning information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking, security, AI, and natural language processing. The role requires versatility and leadership qualities as you tackle new problems across the full technology stack.

The position involves significant work with machine learning infrastructure, including model deployment, evaluation, data processing, debugging, and fine-tuning. You'll be collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize search quality and user experience while maintaining Google's high standards for accuracy and reliability.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about AI, search technology, and creating impactful user experiences at scale. The role combines technical expertise in software engineering with specialized knowledge in machine learning and conversational AI, making it ideal for engineers interested in pushing the boundaries of search technology.

Last updated 7 days ago

Responsibilities For Software Engineer, Search Modalities, Search Live Quality (English)

  • Run evals and documenting wins and losses
  • Research for solutions to address losses in a horizontal manner
  • Do model optimizations using several different techniques
  • Collaborate within the team and cross functionally to increase the team's impact

Requirements For Software Engineer, Search Modalities, Search Live Quality (English)

Python
Java
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree
  • Ability to communicate in English fluently to interact with local stakeholders in this customer-facing role