Senior Software Engineer, Generative AI, Google Research
GoogleSenior Software Engineer, Generative AI, Google Research
GoogleLocation
Sunnyvale, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
10/15/2026
Compensation
$174,000 - $252,000 per year
Job description
The Senior Software Engineer role in Generative AI at Google Research focuses on designing and developing simulation software and AI-driven platforms that model AI workloads on various hardware architectures. The position requires collaboration with teams across Google to build next-generation technologies that enhance user interaction and information processing. Engineers will work on critical projects, utilizing their expertise in software engineering and AI to drive innovation. This role offers opportunities to switch teams and projects as the business evolves.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 5 years of software engineering experience, particularly in C++ and Python.
- Experience with computer architecture concepts, including memory hierarchies and network topologies.
- Experience with software design for simulation, performance modeling, or scientific computing.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable performance simulation frameworks for evaluating TPU configurations.
- Model interactions between future model architectures and architectural variables.
- Develop AI-agentic platforms to automate simulation setup and data extraction.
- Build analytical engines to identify optimal execution strategies for performance improvements.
- Formulate performance projections and comparative studies to inform TPU platform roadmaps.
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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