HOME Software Engineering & Dev Senior Software Engineer, AI/ML
  • Google
  • Zagreb,
  • 9 days ago
  • €90,000–€92,000 / year
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Senior Software Engineer, AI/ML.

Software Engineering & Dev

Senior Software Engineer, AI/ML: our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role:This role is for a senior engineer who builds AI-driven features for large-scale search and learning products.
  • The Person:The person will own and drive AI-driven capabilities for Search Web and Lens, define technical vision and roadmap, coordinate multiple projects, and build and manage a high-performing team.
  • Requirements:The ideal candidate has software development experience in one or more programming languages, AI/ML related engineering experience, technical leadership experience with software design and architecture, and knowledge of data engineering practices and principles.

About the role

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages.
  • 3 years of experience in AI/ML related engineering.
  • 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role with software design and architecture, leading technical design and managing team execution.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • Experience in developing, deploying, managing, and maintaining machine learning models and infrastructure.
  • Experience in machine learning, building/training AI models, back-end data infrastructure or data engineering.
  • Knowledge of data engineering practices and principles (e.g., tools, processes, pipelines, etc.).

About the job

Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.

The Zagreb Search Education (EDU) team is focused on building robust and scalable solutions based on AI technologies that fuel Google's Search and Lens products. We also contribute to development of AI models that can understand complex concepts, personalize learning experiences, and connect learners with the information they need, precisely when they need it.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Croatia: €90000 - €92000 (EUR) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

  • Own and drive building AI driven capabilities and features for Search Web and Lens.
  • Define and implement technical vision, strategy, and roadmap.
  • Coordinate, navigate and drive multiple projects and initiatives within your area of responsibility.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across the world and different parts of the organization to drive project delivery.
  • Build and manage a high-performing team, grow individuals and help them achieve outcomes across different projects and areas.

In most instances, this position requires in-person interviews as part of the hiring process.

Published November 6, 2026
Location Zagreb, Croatia