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Senior Staff Software Engineer, AI/ML

Google

Location

Kirkland, WA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/2/2026

Compensation

$262,000 - $364,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.4% approval-14% YoY
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Job description

The Senior Staff Software Engineer for AI/ML Security at Google will lead the technical vision for Model Armor and Sensitive Data Protection. This role focuses on securing large language models against threats like prompt injection and data exfiltration. The engineer will work within Google Cloud, collaborating with various teams to ensure the security of generative AI technologies. This position requires a blend of technical expertise and strategic leadership to navigate complex challenges and drive impactful solutions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in software development.
  • 7 years of experience leading technical project strategy and ML design.
  • 5 years of experience with speech/audio technology or reinforcement learning.
  • 5 years of experience in Cloud.

Responsibilities

  • Define and drive the long-term technical goal and architectural strategy for model armor and sensitive data protection.
  • Lead the design and implementation of scalable systems to detect and mitigate emerging threats.
  • Act as a principal technical influencer to align security roadmaps across Google Cloud and other product areas.
  • Resolve technical disagreements among engineers and researchers to deliver on cross-functional objectives.
  • Partner with executive leadership to evaluate ML security research and provide technical mentorship.

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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