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Research Scientist, Google Ads

Google

Location

Mountain View, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/10/2026

Compensation

$147,000 - $210,000 per year

PhD Entry-Level
H-1B FY202698.4% approval-14% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Research Scientist role at Google Ads focuses on developing novel machine learning and large language modeling techniques to enhance Google products. This position involves working on large-scale tests and deploying innovative ideas while managing deadlines and deliverables. The team is dedicated to solving real-world problems in areas such as machine learning, natural language processing, and data mining. Additionally, the role emphasizes collaboration with researchers across Google and DeepMind, contributing to the wider research community through publications and shared findings.

Requirements

  • PhD in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experience working on modern large language model post-training or core generative model development in an industry AI lab, research institute, or frontier AI organization.
  • One or more scientific publication submission(s) for conferences, journals, or public repositories.

Responsibilities

  • Author research papers to share and generate impact of research results across the team and in the research community.
  • Help in growing research business across teams by sharing research trends and best practices within the community.
  • Develop novel machine learning and large language modeling techniques that influence Google products.
  • Post-train and finetune Large Language Models for large-scale retrieval and other Google Ads applications.
  • Collaborate closely with researchers across Google and DeepMind.

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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