AI Research Engineer, Code Search
Posted Apr 12, 2026
Key Responsibilities:
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Partner with agent teams (e.g., Gemini Coder, Duckie, Basecamp) to create sub-agents, tools, RAG solutions, and workflows that enhance code exploration capabilities. - Integrate LLMs and RAG skills to improve code search functionality with features like natural language code search and chat agents. - Design, develop, and maintain core features of Google's code search platform, catering to the needs of thousands of engineers on a daily basis. - Enhance the efficiency and scalability of code search infrastructure, ensuring rapid response times and high availability. - Utilize user data analysis and A/B testing to evaluate the effectiveness of new features and identify areas for enhancement. Qualifications Required:
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. - 5 years of experience in software development using one or more programming languages. - 3 years of experience in testing, maintaining, or launching software products, with 1 year of experience in software design and architecture. - Proficiency in developing and deploying Generative AI agents. - Strong background in storage systems design, implementation, and management. - Experience in natural language processing (NLP), image generation, or other generative AI techniques. Preferred Qualifications:
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Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field. - 5 years of experience with data structures and algorithms. - 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role. - Knowledge of text/code embeddings at scale and proficiency in the C++ programming language. - Experience with infrastructure and building scalable distributed systems. - Familiarity with GenAI, RAG, and Agents. (Note: Additional details about the company were not provided in the job description.) Role Overview: You will be a part of Google's software engineering team that develops cutting-edge technologies shaping how billions of users interact with information and each other. Your primary focus will be on developing and maintaining core features of Google's code search platform to enhance the productivity and efficiency of developers across the organization. As a software engineer at Google, you will have the opportunity to work on critical projects that drive innovation and product development, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create a seamless and intuitive exploration agent. Key Responsibilities: