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Staff Software Engineer, Creativity Foundations, Photos Create

new york city, NY

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Staff Software Engineer, Creativity Foundations, Photos Create

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X In most instances, this position requires in-person interviews as part of the hiring processNote: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: New York, NY, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA .

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.

Experience integrating generative AI tools or LLM interfaces into workflows.

Preferred qualifications:

Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

8 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.

3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.

3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects.

Prior experience in launching full-stack mobile product features to consumers.

Enthusiasm for working on technological innovations and the capability to grow amidst associated ambiguities and challenges.

About the job

Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.

Google Photos Create team aims for bringing joy to you and those around you, partnering to transform your moments into whatever you want, however you want, whenever you want. The team focuses on bringing Google’s gen media technologies to Google Photos while still giving users the controls to make the photo edits and collages they want, with our goal to deliver a delightful experience for Photos’ billion users to create assets that are easily snackable.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

About the job

Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.

Google Photos Create team aims for bringing joy to you and those around you, partnering to transform your moments into whatever you want, however you want, whenever you want. The team focuses on bringing Google’s gen media technologies to Google Photos while still giving users the controls to make the photo edits and collages they want, with our goal to deliver a delightful experience for Photos’ billion users to create assets that are easily snackable.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $ - $ (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google .

Be an owner and build new creativity features, balancing innovative explorations and usages of gen media technologies and scrappy prototyping in a fast-moving space to find a good product-market fit for our new features.

Steer both short and long term technical investments in this space, and help set the direction for the team.

Lead collaboration efforts across Photos to elevate our team and expand the reach and capabilities of our tools.

Help the team grow full-stack to own features end-to-end.

Bring DevAI breakthroughs and best practices to elevate the broader engineering team.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire .

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

Equity is granted exclusively and discretionarily by Alphabet Inc. on the basis of an agreement concluded between you and Alphabet Inc. Alphabet Inc. is your sole contractual partner with respect to equity grants. GSU grants are not guaranteed, are discretionary, are subject to approval by the Alphabet Inc. board of directors or its delegate, the terms of the relevant Alphabet Inc. stock plan, and your grant agreement. They have no impact on statutory payments. Current or past grants do not confer an acquired right.

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