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August 28, 2025

Staff Software Engineer, AI/ML, Full Stack, Public Sector

Senior • On-site

$197,000 - $291,000/yr

Reston, VA


Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in software development.
  • 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products related to Machine Learning, NLP, etc., and 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
  • Experience in languages such as Java, C++, Go, Python, or full-stack development.
  • Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (TS/SCI) security clearance with polygraph.

Preferred qualifications:

  • 8 years of experience with data structures/algorithms.
  • 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
  • Experience working collaboratively with various partner teams such as Product Managers and other Engineering teams.
  • Experience in two or more general purpose programming languages, preferably in back-end programming.
  • Experience productizing new technologies, from concept prototyping through to volume production.
  • Experience using GCP, GDC, or other Cloud services and with Kubernetes.

About the job

Google Public Sector's Sovereign Mission Solutions team is a group of engineers dedicated to helping organizations leverage the power of Google Cloud technologies. We build products that provide automation, repeatable patterns, and intelligent insights through advanced data analytics and Generative AI. The team believes a problem isn’t truly solved until it’s solved for all, and strive to create opportunities for everyone through innovative technology.

As a Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and deploying solutions that address the unique needs of our public sector clients.

Google Public Sector brings the magic of Google to the mission of government and education with solutions purpose-built for enterprises. We focus on helping United States public sector institutions accelerate their digital transformations, and we continue to make significant investments and grow our team to meet the complex needs of local, state and federal government and educational institutions.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $197,000-$291,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

  • Develop prototypes and build front-ends and back-ends for greenfield projects.
  • Work with Google Public Sector (GPS) Sovereign Engineering and Google Distribute Cloud Engineering to survey existing pain points, and propose solutions and improvements.
  • Participate in and lead architecture and engineering designs with peers and stakeholders, and exercise technical judgment (e.g., deciding between available technologies).
  • Review code and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, accuracy, testability, and efficiency).
  • Articulate technical concepts and analysis to both technical and non-technical audiences, including engineers and executives.