Software Engineer, DevAI

Software Engineer, DevAIShare Software Engineer, DevAIDriving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.Minimum qualifications: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.Preferred qualifications: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.About the job: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: $ - $ (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits.Responsibilities: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.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.