Software Engineer III, AI/ML, Keywordless Search Ads

Software Engineer III, AI/ML, Keywordless Search Ads _corporate_fare_ Google _place_ Mountain View, CA, USA **Mid** Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area. **Minimum qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience. + 2 years of experience programming in Python or C++. + 1 year of experience with one or more of the following: generative AI, reinforcement learning (e.g., sequential decision making), large language modeling, model processing, or specialization in another ML field. + 1 year of experience with end to end Machine Learning (e.g., model deployment, model evaluation, data processing, debugging). **Preferred qualifications:** + Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields. + 2 years of experience with data structures and algorithms. + Experience developing accessible technologies. **About the job** Google's 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. We're 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. Our team builds the AI-powered automation at the heart of Google Ads. Keywordless Search Ads powers multiple key products, including Dynamic Search Ads, AI Max, Performance Max (PMax), and Smart Campaigns, that help advertisers connect with users effectively and efficiently. We have an ambitious plan to significantly grow the impact of automated targeting in Search ads in the following years. Keywordless Ads is a search-ads automation system that delivers highly relevant ads to users with minimal effort from advertisers. As a member of our team, you will solve challenging, open-ended problems in a fast-paced environment. Your work will have a direct and critical impact on advertisers and users worldwide. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. 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