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Staff Software Engineer, AI/ML, Jigsaw
New York, NY
$197k - $291k
2 months ago
💻 Open SourceExplicitly references vibe coding tools and the latest AI capabilities; role centers on rapid prototyping and building AI proofs-of-concept.
About the Role
Staff Software Engineer on Jigsaw's AI/ML team at Google responsible for leading applied AI projects from rapid prototyping to production-ready proofs-of-concept, guiding a team of engineers and collaborating across research, design, and product to deliver technical solutions that bridge human needs and AI capabilities.
Job Description
Role
Staff Software Engineer, AI/ML on Jigsaw’s team at Google. Lead the development of applied AI concepts, drive rapid prototyping and proofs-of-concept, and guide technical transitions for replication while owning the technical narrative and demos.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development life cycle for applied AI projects: exploration, fluid prototyping, proofs-of-concept, and transition for replication.
- Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering experimentation and engineering excellence.
- Stay current with AI capabilities and set best practices for the team.
- Collaborate with researchers, designers, product managers, and external partners to align technical solutions with human needs.
- Prepare demos, technical documentation, and presentations to communicate technical narratives to leadership and partners.
Minimum Qualifications / Requirements
- 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.
- 5 years of experience with one or more areas such as rapid prototyping, AI, ML infrastructure, or other ML specializations.
- 5 years of experience with ML design and ML infrastructure (examples include model deployment, model evaluation, data processing, debugging, fine-tuning).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with the latest AI capabilities and vibe coding tools.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver proofs-of-concept or technical prototypes.
- Proven technical leadership on interdisciplinary, cross-functional teams, aligning technical priorities with outcomes.
- Strong communication skills, able to translate technical complexity to non-technical stakeholders.
- Interest in intersections of technology and social systems, such as governance and platform health.
Compensation (excerpt)
- US base salary range: $197,000 - $291,000 (base only; additional bonus, equity, and benefits possible).