Staff Software Engineer, AI/ML, Content Safety Platform

Google is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Content Safety Platform team, focusing on AI/ML technologies. This role is part of the Core team, which builds the technical foundation behind Google's flagship products. The position requires extensive experience in software development, ML infrastructure, and technical leadership. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing large-scale software solutions, leading high-impact projects, and optimizing ML infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of software development experience, with deep expertise in data structures/algorithms and ML technologies. You'll need proven experience in testing and launching software products, along with strong architectural skills. The role demands both technical excellence and leadership capabilities, as you'll be guiding teams, managing priorities, and driving technical decisions that impact Google's products at scale.

As part of the Core team, you'll have a unique opportunity to influence technical decisions across Google, working on essential building blocks that drive innovation for every developer. You'll be involved in breaking down technical barriers, strengthening existing systems, and building central solutions that impact Google's flagship products.

The position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in areas such as speech/audio processing, reinforcement learning, and ML infrastructure. You'll be part of a team that's responsible for creating coherent and safe user experiences while pushing the boundaries of what's possible in technology.

This role is based in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, and requires English proficiency to facilitate efficient global collaboration. You'll be working in a complex, matrixed organization, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that impact billions of users worldwide. The position offers the opportunity to work on diverse technical challenges across the full stack while contributing to Google's mission of organizing the world's information.