The Principal Multimodal LLM Research Scientist role at Google focuses on leading research in multimodal deep learning and spatial computing. The position is part of the Android XR team, which aims to enhance user interaction with technology through innovative spatial computing platforms. The scientist will guide a team in pushing the boundaries of deep learning and multimodal understanding, directly influencing Google's XR products. This role combines theoretical research with practical implementation to create advanced technologies for complex environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as Computer Science, AI, or Physics, or equivalent practical experience.
• 15 years of experience in deep learning research, particularly in multimodal or language models.
• Experience leading research teams and delivering technological innovations.
• Experience with modern deep learning frameworks and distributed training on clusters.
• PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field with a focus on Multimodal AI or Computer Vision is preferred.

• Lead a research agenda focused on multimodal pre-training, architecture design, and novel deep learning techniques for spatial computing.
• Develop models that integrate vision, audio, and sensor data for a unified understanding of the physical world.
• Publish original research in machine learning and computer vision conferences to advance the field.
• Translate research breakthroughs into scalable technical strategies for the Android XR product organization.
• Mentor research scientists and engineers, providing technical direction and fostering innovation.

• Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.