The Staff Software Engineer role focuses on developing and optimizing on-device and hybrid multimodal models for XR devices at Google. The team aims to advance artificial intelligence for wearable computers, particularly in the multimodal domain, including vision and audio. Engineers will work on large language models and contribute to AI research and product development. This position requires versatility and leadership qualities to tackle new challenges across the full-stack as technology evolves.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 3 years of experience in AI/Machine Learning, including deep learning, perception, or computer vision.
• Experience in C++, Python, Generative AI, and Multimodal Machine Learning.

• Lead the development and optimization of on-device and hybrid multimodal models for XR devices.
• Write production-quality C++ and Python code.
• Create comprehensive evaluation plans for hybrid systems, including dataset development and defining KPIs.
• Identify, implement, and ship the latest modeling innovations focusing on hybrid agent architectures.
• Prove out concepts for on-device AI features through rapid prototyping and iterative development.
• Work closely with research scientists, engineers, and product teams to drive the technical roadmap.

• Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.