We are at the forefront of creating next-generation agentic capabilities in Health and Wellbeing. Our team drives the full lifecycle of innovation, from fundamental research, scoping and prototyping, to the development and deployment of advanced solutions. Leveraging Astra and Gemini as foundational technologies, we push boundaries through model training and tuning, the development of sophisticated planning and reasoning techniques, multi-agent systems, memory integration, tool use, and the implementation of other complex capabilities. Join us as we pioneer cutting-edge advancements to redefine the future of Agents for Health and Wellbeing.

At Google DeepMind, we believe artificial intelligence has the potential to become one of humanity’s greatest inventions. Our diverse team of scientists, engineers, and machine learning experts is united in advancing AI for widespread public benefit and groundbreaking scientific discovery. Guided by a commitment to safety and ethics, we collaborate on critical challenges to ensure our technologies serve as a force for good.

Are you ready to shape the future of AI in Health and Wellbeing? We’re seeking an exceptional Software Engineer to join our mission-driven team developing next-generation agentic systems and capabilities. This role focuses on designing, prototyping, and expanding the cutting-edge Astra Agent, leveraging Gemini and Astra as foundational technologies while enhancing them with advanced modeling approaches, planning and reasoning capabilities, multi-agent architectures, memory integration, and other unique features.

As part of this high-impact team, you’ll have the opportunity to drive system architecture, lead technical innovation, and bring visionary AI capabilities to life to improve human flourishing through fast prototyping and scalable product solutions.

This role will be central in building a Health Agent. In this role you will:

• Core Development: Contribute to the Astra codebase, enhancing agent functionalities like prompting, multi-agent architecture, tool integration, memory-integration, and backend processes.
• Model Integration: Seamlessly incorporate new models and cutting-edge AI techniques to enhance the agent’s capabilities.
• Evaluation Design: Create comprehensive evaluation strategies, from dataset development to component-level testing and end-to-end agent performance assessments.
• High-Impact Prototyping: Deliver polished demos and prototypes for flagship Google events such as IO, The Check-Up, and Made By Google.
• Scaling Innovation: Guide the prototype through team testing, dogfooding, and trusted tester programs, scaling features into robust solutions, including internal and external releases.

You’re a hands-on engineer with a passion for solving complex problems, blending fast prototyping with production-grade engineering. You excel in ambiguous environments, transforming high-level goals into iterative, demonstrable outcomes, through large collaborative efforts.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience:
• Bachelor’s or PhD in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years in software development, with expertise in data structures and algorithms.
• Proven ability to integrate AI solutions into real-world products.
• Python proficiency, especially for machine learning applications ideally within the Google ecosystem.
• Technical Expertise:
• Designing complex software systems with thoughtful trade-offs.
• Writing high-quality, well-tested, and maintainable code.
• Leading in cross-functional, multi-disciplinary environments.
• Preferred Skills:
• Experience developing AI Agent capabilities (e.g., Tools, Memory, Planning).
• Familiarity with generative AI technologies and industry-standard APIs.
• Experience in Health or Medical domains.
• Open source contributions on platforms like GitHub.
• Python readability.

Why Join Us?This is your chance to be at the forefront of AI innovation, shaping technologies that could redefine Health and Wellbeing. Join a team where your ideas and skills will make a lasting impact, and help us build a future where AI enhances the lives of millions.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $189,000 - $300,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your targeted location during the hiring process.

Application deadline: 12pm GMT March 17th, 2025

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