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Software Engineer III, AI/ML, Search Ecosystems

Google

Location

Mountain View, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/16/2026

Compensation

$147,000 - $210,000 per year

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