Software Engineer III, AI/ML, Google Ads
New York, NY, USA · Full-time · Posted Sep 18, 2026
- Experience
- 2 years programming experience; 1 year in a specialized ML area; 1 year of end-to-end Machine Learning experience. Preferred: 2 years with data structures or algorithms.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
About the job
Develop software and machine-learning solutions for Google Ads, including systems that improve ad quality, protect users, and optimize advertiser campaigns.
What you'll do
- Write product or system development code and collaborate on design and code reviews.
- Implement solutions in specialized ML areas, use ML infrastructure, and contribute to model optimization and data processing.
- Document and update content; triage, debug, track, and resolve product or system issues.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 2 years of experience programming in Python or C++.
- 1 year of experience in speech/audio, reinforcement learning, ML infrastructure, or another ML field.
- 1 year of end-to-end Machine Learning experience, such as model deployment, evaluation, data processing, or debugging.
Nice to have
- Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
- 2 years of experience with data structures or algorithms; experience developing accessible technologies.
Pay
$147000 - $210000 USD base salary
Tools
Python, C++, Gemini
AI focus
Applies machine learning and Generative AI models to Google Ads; implements specialized ML solutions and contributes to model optimization and data processing.
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