Staff Research Scientist, Google Cloud AI Research
GoogleStaff Research Scientist, Google Cloud AI Research
GoogleLocation
Sunnyvale, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
5/5/2026
Compensation
$207,000 - $300,000 per year
Job description
The Staff Research Scientist role at Google Cloud AI Research focuses on driving fundamental research and product innovation. The position involves managing large-scale tests and deploying promising ideas while applying the latest theories to develop new products and technologies. The team addresses AI challenges across various industries, aiming to maximize scientific impact and collaborate with product teams. Research scientists are expected to contribute to the wider research community by sharing findings and collaborating with academic institutions.
Requirements
- PhD in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 4 years of experience with research agendas across multiple teams or projects.
- One or more scientific publication submission(s) for conferences, journals, or public repositories.
- Coding experience in Python, JavaScript, R, Java, or C++.
Responsibilities
- Author research papers to share and generate impact of research results across the organization and in the research community.
- Assist in research growth by sharing research trends and best practices within the community.
- Deliver on large portions of a project by defining the data structure, framework, design, and evaluation metrics for research solution development.
- Identify new and upcoming research areas by interacting with potential external and internal collaborators.
- Identify complex but defined problems or gaps in existing technology and engage stakeholders to address them.
Benefits
- Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Google Llc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
908
FY2026
Approval rate
98.4%
FY2026
LCA certified
4,273
FY2026
Entry-level share
0.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
-14%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-51%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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