Staff Software Engineer, Incubation and Prototyping at Google (Jigsaw), based in New York, United States. This role leads the translation of ethnographic research into practical AI capabilities through rapid prototyping, cross-functional collaboration, and iterative feedback. You will execute end-to-end development of applied AI concepts, guiding the development lifecycle from exploration to handoffs for replication. You will set technical goals for new proofs-of-concept from 0 to 1, guiding a small team and fostering a culture of rapid experimentation and technical excellence. You will collaborate with researchers, designers, product managers, and external partners to bridge human needs with technological capabilities. You will own the technical narrative for proofs-of-concept by preparing demos and technical documentation that inspire leadership and external partners.

Minimum qualifications - Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience - 8 years of software development experience - 5 years of experience testing and launching software products, and 3 years of experience with software design and architecture - 5 years of experience applying AI solutions and ML-related technologies in consumer or enterprise applications - Experience integrating generative AI tools or LLM interfaces into workflows

Preferred qualifications - Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field - 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction - Experience navigating ambiguous problem spaces a

Staff Software Engineer, Incubation and Prototyping at Google (Jigsaw), based in New York, United States. This role leads the translation of ethnographic research into practical AI capabilities through rapid prototyping, cross-functional collaboration, and iterative feedback. You will execute end-to-end development of applied AI concepts, guiding the development lifecycle from exploration to handoffs for replication. You will set technical goals for new proofs-of-concept from 0 to 1, guiding a small team and fostering a culture of rapid experimentation and technical excellence. You will collaborate with researchers, designers, product managers, and external partners to bridge human needs with technological capabilities. You will own the technical narrative for proofs-of-concept by preparing demos and technical documentation that inspire leadership and external partners.

Minimum qualifications - Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience - 8 years of software development experience - 5 years of experience testing and launching software products, and 3 years of experience with software design and architecture - 5 years of experience applying AI solutions and ML-related technologies in consumer or enterprise applications - Experience integrating generative AI tools or LLM interfaces into workflows

Preferred qualifications - Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field - 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction - Experience navigating ambiguous problem spaces a