Manager, Applied AI Engineering

We are seeking a Manager, Applied AI to lead the development and deployment of novel applications, leveraging Google’s generative AI models. This role focuses on rapidly developing new features, and working across partner teams to deliver solutions, and maximize impact for Google & top Google customers. You will be instrumental in translating cutting-edge AI research into real-world products, and demonstrating the capabilities of latest generation models. We are looking for a manager with a strong track record of building and shipping software, and leading engineering teams, ideally with some experience in early-stage environments, where you may have contributed to scaling products from initial concept to production. The ideal candidate will be motivated by the opportunity to drive product & business impact, and develop strong relationships with research teams.

This role requires a strong software engineering foundation, a passion for building and iterating on software products, and proven leadership skills. We are looking for a manager who thrives in fast-paced environments, and has the proven ability to deliver high-quality code & guide a team to success. Experience in end-to-end development is essential, as is the ability to mentor and develop junior engineers. We particularly value experience in early-stage or startup environments, where managers take ownership and drive product development from the ground up.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a team in the design and development of scalable software applications leveraging generative AI models.
• Guide the team in rapidly developing new features and iterating based on evaluation results.
• Collaborate with researchers and product managers to translate research advancements into tangible product features.
• Oversee the optimization of software performance and ensure the reliability of deployed applications.
• Champion the development of best practices for building and deploying generative AI applications.
• Lead the architecture and development of new products & features from 0 to 1.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Partner with PM team to qualify & size new project opportunities.