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Senior Software Engineer, Generative AI, Google Research

Google

Location

Sunnyvale, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$174,000 - $252,000 per year

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