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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Software Engineer, Machine Learning - **Company:** Google - **Location:** UK - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** £42,764.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Distributed Systems, Design of User Interfaces, Push Technology, Information Retrieval, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Systems Development Life Cycle, Tensorflow, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Large Language Models, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Data Analytics, Search Engines, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5210480167 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. * 8 years of experience in software development, and with data structures/algorithms. * 5 years of experience with machine learning algorithms and tools (e.g. TensorFlow), artificial intelligence, deep learning, or natural language processing., * 3 years of experience as a Team Lead. * Experience in one or more general programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Java). * Familiarity with the syntax and semantics of the language, as well as the common data structures and algorithms used in software development. * Understanding of the fundamentals of machine learning and NLP, with the ability to apply these principles to solve real-world problems, developments in Deep Learning and Language Modeling, especially Generative AI and Large Language Models. ## Description 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. With your technical expertise you will manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions. At Corp Eng, we build world-leading business solutions that scale a more helpful Google for everyone. As Google's IT organization, we provide end-to-end solutions for organizations across Google. With an inclusive mindset, we deliver the right tools, platforms, and experiences for all Googlers as they create more helpful products and services for everyone. In the simplest terms, we are Google for Googlers. Responsibilities * Write product or system development code. * Demonstrate technical and engineering leadership that helps build the next generation of machine learning and data analytics capabilities in the customer conversations domain. * Act as a TL, providing guidance to engineers on multiple work streams on Generative AI and mentor junior engineers and interns. * Drive machine learning projects by using the latest techniques and approaches in machine learning, especially in NLP and Large Language Models (LLMs). * Drive engineering projects and build applied machine learning products. ## Related Videos - [Getting Started with Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/260-getting-started-with-machine-learning) - [You are not an AI developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1148-you-are-not-an-ai-developer) - [Machine learning in the browser with TensorFlowjs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/155-machine-learning-in-the-browser-with-tensorflowjs) - [Your imaginations is (no longer) the limit: how Generative AI empowers people to be creative](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/741-your-imaginations-is-no-longer-the-limit-how-generative-ai-empowers-people-to-be-creative) - [Google Gemini: Open Source and Deep Thinking Models - Sam Witteveen](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1332-google-gemini-open-source-and-deep-thinking-models-sam-witteveen) - [30 Golden Rules of Deep Learning Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/11-30-golden-rules-of-deep-learning-performance) ## Related Articles - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [What Are Large Language Models?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/304-what-are-large-language-models) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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