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Software Engineer III, AI/ML, Google Ads

Google

Location

Irvine, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/19/2026

Compensation

$147,000 - $210,000 per year

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

Job description

The Software Engineer III, AI/ML position at Google Ads focuses on developing cutting-edge technologies that enhance user interaction and advertising effectiveness. The role involves working with machine learning and AI models to optimize ad campaigns and improve user experience. Engineers in this team collaborate closely with Google Research and DeepMind to tackle complex challenges in a fast-paced environment. This position offers opportunities for growth and the chance to work on impactful projects that reach billions of users.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2 years of experience programming in Python or C++.
  • 1 year of experience with speech/audio technology, reinforcement learning, ML infrastructure, or another ML specialization.
  • 1 year of experience with ML infrastructure including model deployment and optimization.

Responsibilities

  • Write product or system development code.
  • Collaborate with peers and stakeholders through design and code reviews.
  • Contribute to existing documentation and adapt content based on feedback.
  • Triage product or system issues and debug by analyzing sources of issues.
  • Implement solutions in specialized ML areas and contribute to model optimization.

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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