Software Engineer III, AI/ML, Search Ecosystems
GoogleSoftware Engineer III, AI/ML, Search Ecosystems
GoogleLocation
Mountain View, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/16/2026
Compensation
$147,000 - $210,000 per year
Job description
The Software Engineer III position focuses on AI and machine learning within Google's Search Ecosystems team. The role involves developing scalable software systems and backend infrastructure to enhance information retrieval using Large Language Models. Engineers will collaborate with various teams to integrate knowledge into Generative AI surfaces, while also maintaining high standards for code quality and system reliability. This position offers the opportunity to impact billions of users globally by solving complex engineering challenges.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 2 years of experience with software development in C++ and Java.
- Experience in domains related to information retrieval, search infrastructure, ranking systems, data quality, or signal extraction for content evaluation.
- Experience with large-scale data analysis, building data pipelines, and applying statistical methods to solve problems.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain highly scalable software systems and backend infrastructure designed to operate on top of Large Language Models for information retrieval.
- Design, implement, and continuously iterate on systems to retrieve high-value, rights-protected content.
- Partner closely with engineers, product managers, and research teams across Google to integrate premium knowledge into high-visibility Generative Artificial Intelligence surfaces.
- Uphold standards for code quality, system reliability, engineering best practices, and comprehensive technical documentation across the team.
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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