The Staff Software Engineer for Incubation and Prototyping at Google will work within Jigsaw, an incubator focused on developing technologies that empower individuals. This role emphasizes the application of AI and machine learning to create innovative solutions that address social challenges. The engineer will lead technical efforts, collaborating with diverse teams to translate research into actionable AI capabilities. The position requires a blend of technical expertise and leadership to drive projects from concept to execution.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 5 years of experience testing and launching software products.
• 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
• 5 years of experience in applying AI solutions and ML-related technologies.

• Lead technical work to translate ethnographic research into proven AI capabilities through rapid prototyping.
• Execute the end-to-end development of applied AI concepts, navigating the development lifecycle.
• Set the technical goals for new proofs-of-concept from 0-to-1, guiding a small team.
• Collaborate iteratively with researchers, designers, product managers, and external partners.
• Own the technical narrative for proofs-of-concept by preparing demos and technical documentation.

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