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# Software Engineer, DevAI

- **Company:** Google LLC
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $147,000.0 - $210,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Agentic-AI, Information Technology, Codebase
- **Published:** October 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5c237b74d80222a2

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
 * 2 years of experience coding with Python.
 * 2 years of experience working with Generative AI.
 * 2 years of experience working with Large Language Models., * Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
 * 2 years of experience with Agentic AI, Evaluation, and quality hill climbing.
 * 2 years of experience with prompt engineering; using, interacting, and evaluating AI Agents or LLMs in the coding space.
 * Familiarity with code maintenance, migration, and large-scale changes.
 * Familiarity with Google latest AI-driven coding tools.

## Description

As a Software Engineer on the Self-Maintaining Codebase (SMC) team, you will work on the core feedback loop that drives the intelligence, reliability, and autonomy of our next-generation coding agents.

Your mission is to build the data and evaluation flywheel for large-scale agentic software engineering: transforming execution trajectories into actionable loss analysis, pioneering automated skill improvement workflows, and hillclimbing agent success rates across complex, multi-repo codebase maintenance tasks (e.g., automated refactoring, proto optimization, dependency pruning, and Mendel flag deprecation).

Your focused areas include but are not limited to the following: AI verifier, quality hillclimbing, agent skill auto-improvement, coding agent evaluation, trajectory analysis, etc. Note this role will not focus on agent infrastructure.

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

US: $147000 - $210000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits, * Deliver innovative agentic-first solutions for a self-maintaining codebase, setting the standards for AI-driven productivity at Google.

 * Thrive in ambiguity by embracing rapid iterations to validate assumptions and fail fast.
 * Collaborate effectively with distributed teams across DE, US, and IND to define technical roadmaps, promote alignments, and oversee project execution.
 * Nurture a vibrant team environment anchored in mutual respect and relentless innovation, fostering a psychologically safe space for professional growth.
 * Develop a deep understanding of customer needs to balance the requirements of multiple Product Areas (PAs) and bridge the gap with the SMC offering.