Staff Software Engineer, Search Ads

Google is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Search Ads team, focusing on developing next-generation technologies that impact billions of users. This role combines software engineering expertise with machine learning and AI innovation, particularly in expanding user query and ad relations. Working closely with Google Research and DeepMind, you'll lead initiatives to model expanded relations beyond semantics and drive implementation through rapid exploration cycles.

The position requires a strong background in software development, with particular emphasis on machine learning, data analysis, and Python programming. You'll be responsible for leading model training, evaluation, and deployment, potentially managing a team of junior engineers. The role involves working on complex, large-scale systems that handle information at massive scale.

As a Staff Software Engineer at Google, you'll have the opportunity to work on critical projects while collaborating with teams across the organization. The position offers exposure to various areas including information retrieval, distributed computing, system design, and artificial intelligence. Google's commitment to innovation and technical excellence makes this an ideal role for someone looking to make a significant impact in search advertising technology.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both deep technical expertise and the ability to guide and influence technical direction. You'll be working in Zürich, Switzerland, joining a global team that's pushing the boundaries of search advertising technology.