Engineering Tech Lead, Google Photos

Job Overview

Google's software engineers develop next‑generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products handle information at massive scale beyond web search. As a software engineer you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs, with opportunities to switch teams and projects as the fast‑paced business grows and evolves.

The Memories team is dedicated to transforming how the world reminisces by building a next‑generation reminiscing experience that serves as the heartbeat of the Photos App. In the Gemini era we are aligning engineering efforts to innovate deeper and faster, ensuring user expectations for reliving life stories are exceeded.

Google Photos is a photo sharing and storage service. The role involves client‑side (web and mobile), server‑side (search, storage, serving) and machine‑intelligence (learning, computer vision) software engineering. We are dedicated to making Google experiences centered around the user.

US: $207,000 – $301,000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience programming in C++, Java, Python, Kotlin or Go.
• 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products.
• 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.

• Experience with Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLM).
• Experience launching ML‑enabled product features, especially to public users.
• Ability to work in a fast‑moving, collaborative, creative environment and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work on innovations at the forefront of technology and with the challenges and unknowns that come with it.

• Partner closely with product, UX, analytics, and privacy teams to refine requirements, define success metrics, and ensure responsible feature launches.
• Be well‑versed in backend and AI technology; have deep understanding to support feature launches, dig deep, and provide technical guidance.
• Execute with extreme urgency and ownership in a fast‑moving environment; maintain a startup mindset to take risks, prototype quickly, and persevere through challenges.
• Nurture a great team culture; lead a sustainable team that helps each other achieve ambitious goals.

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