Software Engineer, Gemini Data and Eval Tooling

Snapshot

The Gemini Data and Eval Tooling team is at the forefront of AI innovation, building state-of-the-art tooling for training data and evaluations. Our mission is to empower researchers to rapidly develop and continuously improve Gemini models, adapting and innovating to match the fast pace of the AI field. We are seeking passionate, action-oriented individuals keen to accelerate innovation and shape the future of Gemini.

About Us

Artificial Intelligence could be one of humanity’s most useful inventions. At Google DeepMind, we’re a team of scientists, engineers, machine learning experts and more, working together to advance the state of the art in artificial intelligence. We use our technologies for widespread public benefit and scientific discovery, and collaborate with others on critical challenges, ensuring safety and ethics are the highest priority.

The Role

You will join a diverse team of experts passionate about pushing the boundaries of AI. This role offers invaluable experience on a high-impact project with significant implications for the future of AI,  while contributing to a culture that champions velocity and user-centric design.

As a key contributor to the Gemini Data and Eval Tooling team, you will build critical tools that accelerate ML researchers in developing and releasing new models with ever-advancing capabilities!

Key responsibilities:

• Designing and Developing Core Tooling: Lead the design and development of essential data and evaluation tooling for Gemini.
• Collaborating and Translating User Needs: Work closely with researchers and engineers to understand their needs and translate them into effective, user-centric solutions.
• Driving Developer Experience (DevEx): Leverage strong UX intuition to create tooling with exceptional developer experience.
• Mentoring and Guiding: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other team members in tooling development.
• Delivering End-to-End Solutions: Develop comprehensive, end-to-end solutions primarily in Python.
• Navigating Dynamic Environments: Thrive in a dynamic environment, adapting to evolving challenges and priorities in large language model (LLM) development

About You

In order to set you up for success as a Software Engineer at Google DeepMind, we look for the following skills and experience:

• BSc in a relevant technical field or equivalent experience
• Strong proficiency in Python for developing scalable and robust solutions.
• Experience designing and implementing distributed systems.
• Knowledge and experience with machine learning infrastructure.
• Experience or a strong interest in user-centric design
• SWE interpersonal skills and problem solving skills (discuss technical ideas effectively with colleagues, e.g. through whiteboard, design docs, presentations; interact directly with our end users on various channels)

In addition, the following would be an advantage: 

• Experience in building systems that perform end-to-end model evaluation.
• Front-end / Fullstack Experience: Strong Angular and TypeScript skills, experience building and optimizing user interfaces for data-intensive applications, and proficiency in creating developer tools and workflows.
• Modeling Experience:  Hands-on experience with ML modeling or quality work. The ability to collaborate closely with researchers leads to the development of better tooling that strongly fits user needs.

Application deadline:   7th August 2025

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At Google DeepMind, we value diversity of experience, knowledge, backgrounds and perspectives and harness these qualities to create extraordinary impact. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.