Principal Data Scientist, Google Search

Google LLC
Mountain View, CA, United States
28 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$307,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Software Engineering Google Search Build Tools

Job description

As we enter a new generation of technology, users are quickly updating their mental models of how Google Search can help them in their lives. As a Principal Data Scientist on Search, you will drive understanding of this rapidly evolving voice of the user to help solve complicated, broad problems that are existential to the future of Search in terms of both quality and experience. This role will vary in terms of ā€œcore scopeā€ and type of problem, but will have the opportunity and expectation of branching off of this core scope to help us determine the future of Search.

In this role, you will use your data brain to establish deep understanding, and use this understanding in direct collaboration with executive cross-functional partners to build systems and products that will change the world.

In Google Search, we’re reimagining what it means to search for information - any way and anywhere. To do that, we need to solve complex engineering challenges and expand our infrastructure, while maintaining a universally accessible and useful experience that people around the world rely on. In joining the Search team, you’ll have an opportunity to make an impact on billions of people globally.

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

US: $307000 - $427000 (USD) + 30% bonus target + equity + benefits, * Build a strong measurement framework for broadly defined problems so we can ā€œhill-climbā€ by orienting our efforts in the correct direction.

  • Identify and prioritize the most important levers to add user value across a variety of surfaces and things we could build.
  • Establish standards for depth of understanding and accuracy for the Search Data Science organization.
  • Build operating pictures for important cross-cutting areas (such as what a successful AI experience looks like), and align the organization around the ensuing clarity and expertise.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, or similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 15 years of experience in data science or other quantitative fields such as: statistics, machine learning, software engineering, or ML engineering.
  • Experience in using data insights to drive product and engineering excellence., * Master’s degree or PhD in Data Science, Statistics, or equivalent.
  • Experience building 0 to 1 products as well as working on established products.
  • Strong leader able to produce great outcomes through influence rather than authority.
  • Innovative problem solver who turns ambiguity into clear solutions, and comfortable with AI technology and out-of-the-box thinking.

Benefits & conditions

In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:

  • Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
  • Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
  • Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
  • Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
  • Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
  • Holidays: 13 paid days per year

About the company

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 alsoGoogle’s EEO Policy (https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/eeo/) ,Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal (https://careers.google.com/jobs/dist/legal/EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) ,Belonging at Google (https://about.google/belonging/) , andHow we hire (https://careers.google.com/how-we-hire/) .

If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing ourAccommodations for Applicants form (https://goo.gl/forms/aBt6Pu71i1kzpLHe2) .

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.

To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other organization location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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