Software Engineering Manager, Multimodal Assistive Agents

Google DeepMind is at the forefront of artificial intelligence research and development, seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead their Multimodal Assistive Agents team in Tokyo. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, focusing on developing cutting-edge AI solutions using Gemini-powered multimodal assistive agents.

The position requires a unique blend of technical expertise in machine learning, leadership capabilities, and cross-cultural communication skills. You'll be working with state-of-the-art AI technologies, including large language models and multimodal systems, while leading a team of talented engineers and researchers.

As a manager, you'll be responsible for building and nurturing a high-performing team, driving technical strategy, and contributing to hands-on development. The role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects in education, health, and gaming sectors, collaborating with global experts across Japan, the UK, and the US.

The ideal candidate should have a strong academic background (Master's or Ph.D.), extensive experience in software engineering and machine learning, and proven leadership skills. Knowledge of prompt engineering, post-training techniques for LLMs, and experience with major ML frameworks are highly valued.

This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of AI technology while working with one of the world's leading AI research organizations. You'll be part of a diverse, collaborative team committed to advancing AI for widespread public benefit and scientific discovery, with a strong focus on safety and ethics.