Location
New York, NY
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/26/2026
Compensation
$207,000 - $300,000 per year
Job description
The Staff ML Engineer for Search Ads Auto-Bidding at Google will work on developing machine learning models that predict user interactions with Search Ads. This role is crucial for optimizing advertisers' bids and improving satisfaction and ROI for users. The engineer will collaborate with a team focused on enhancing Google's advertising products using advanced AI and ML techniques. This position requires a blend of technical expertise and innovative problem-solving skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in software development.
- 5 years of experience testing and launching software products.
- 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
- Experience with deep learning, transformers, or large language models (LLMs).
- Experience with machine learning model training and inference performance.
- Proficiency in programming in Python or C++.
Responsibilities
- Innovate and iterate on machine learning model design to improve quality, stability, and efficiency.
- Solve complex machine learning problems by designing, running, and analyzing experiments.
- Contribute to code health, automation, and alerting systems to ensure model stability and performance.
- Participate in on-call rotations for model health and collaborate with team members to support critical systems.
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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