ML Software Engineer Jobs at Google with Visa Sponsorship
Google builds ML infrastructure and research products used across billions of users, and ML Software Engineer roles sit at the center of that work. The company has a structured sponsorship process for H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 candidates, with a dedicated immigration team that manages petitions from offer through filing.
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INTRODUCTION
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.
As an AI/Machine Learning Software Engineer in the team, you will play a key role in improving Chrome's agentic capabilities' quality and building Gemini in Chrome features. Additionally, you will be responsible for writing test plans and automated tests, root-causing and fixing bugs, and deploying experiments.
Chrome is dedicated to building a better, more open web. We’re focused on making a better browser (on both desktop and mobile) to help users take advantage of all the web has to offer in a safe and secure way. Chrome is available across all major platforms — iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Linux and Chrome OS. We also built Chrome as an open source project so the entire web ecosystem could benefit from the latest innovations in speed, simplicity and security.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build, tune, and improve ML models for vertical integrations.
- Employ a wide variety of approaches to improve the model such as prompt engineering, agent orchestration and post-training.
- Contribute to creating testing evaluation datasets and autoraters to help us hill-climb and push the frontiers of what Gemini can do in Chrome.
- Run live experiments, deploying models in production, and using experimental results to improve model performance.
- Collaborate with product managers, User Experience (UX) designers, and other engineers to turn requirements into technical solutions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience programming in C++ or Python.
- 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
- 3 years of experience with ML infrastructure (e.g., model deployment, model evaluation, optimization, data processing, debugging).
- 1 year of experience with GenAI techniques (e.g., LLMs, Multi-Modal, Large Vision Models) or with GenAI-related concepts (language modeling, computer vision).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- 5 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
- 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.
- Experience with feature engineering and analyzing data for building ML models.
- Experience using ML tools to improve the product.
COMPENSATION
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $174,000-$252,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

INTRODUCTION
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.
As an AI/Machine Learning Software Engineer in the team, you will play a key role in improving Chrome's agentic capabilities' quality and building Gemini in Chrome features. Additionally, you will be responsible for writing test plans and automated tests, root-causing and fixing bugs, and deploying experiments.
Chrome is dedicated to building a better, more open web. We’re focused on making a better browser (on both desktop and mobile) to help users take advantage of all the web has to offer in a safe and secure way. Chrome is available across all major platforms — iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Linux and Chrome OS. We also built Chrome as an open source project so the entire web ecosystem could benefit from the latest innovations in speed, simplicity and security.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build, tune, and improve ML models for vertical integrations.
- Employ a wide variety of approaches to improve the model such as prompt engineering, agent orchestration and post-training.
- Contribute to creating testing evaluation datasets and autoraters to help us hill-climb and push the frontiers of what Gemini can do in Chrome.
- Run live experiments, deploying models in production, and using experimental results to improve model performance.
- Collaborate with product managers, User Experience (UX) designers, and other engineers to turn requirements into technical solutions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience programming in C++ or Python.
- 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
- 3 years of experience with ML infrastructure (e.g., model deployment, model evaluation, optimization, data processing, debugging).
- 1 year of experience with GenAI techniques (e.g., LLMs, Multi-Modal, Large Vision Models) or with GenAI-related concepts (language modeling, computer vision).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- 5 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
- 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.
- Experience with feature engineering and analyzing data for building ML models.
- Experience using ML tools to improve the product.
COMPENSATION
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $174,000-$252,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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Align your portfolio with Google's ML stack
Google's ML roles emphasize experience with large-scale distributed training, TensorFlow, and JAX. Publish projects or research on GitHub that demonstrate production-level ML work, not just model notebooks. Interviewers assess systems thinking alongside modeling skill.
Target teams with open research headcount
Google Brain, DeepMind, and core Search ML teams hire internationally and have established sponsorship workflows. Filtering your search to these orgs increases the chance your hiring manager has sponsored candidates before and knows the internal process.
Clarify your visa category before the offer stage
Australian citizens should confirm E-3 eligibility early in recruiter conversations. Google sponsors all three work visa types for ML roles, but the internal filing process differs by category. Knowing which applies to you lets you ask the right questions before signing.
Use Migrate Mate to find open ML roles at Google
ML Software Engineer openings at Google that include visa sponsorship are consolidated on Migrate Mate, so you can filter specifically for sponsored roles rather than sorting through listings that exclude international candidates.
Prepare for Google's structured ML interview format
Google's ML hiring loop includes a coding round, an ML fundamentals round, and a system design round focused on ML pipelines. Practicing these three formats specifically, not general SWE interview prep, determines whether you clear the loop and reach offer stage where sponsorship is confirmed.
Confirm your H-1B timeline against the April lottery
If you need H-1B status, USCIS registration opens in March and the lottery runs in April. Google's immigration team works within that window, so aligning your offer acceptance and start date expectations to the cap-subject timeline avoids a delayed start or a gap in authorization.
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Does Google sponsor H-1B visas for ML Software Engineers?
Yes, Google sponsors H-1B visas for ML Software Engineers. The company has an internal immigration team that manages USCIS petition filing, including premium processing when timelines require it. If you're subject to the H-1B cap, your offer needs to align with the April registration window. Cap-exempt scenarios, such as transferring from a university or research institution, follow a different timeline.
Which visa types does Google sponsor for ML Software Engineer roles?
Google sponsors H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 visas for ML Software Engineer positions. H-1B is available to most nationalities and subject to the annual cap and lottery. H-1B1 is available only to citizens of Chile and Singapore. E-3 is available only to Australian citizens and has its own separate annual allocation with no lottery. Your eligibility depends on your citizenship.
What qualifications does Google expect for ML Software Engineer roles?
Google's ML Software Engineer roles typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, machine learning, or a related field, with demonstrated experience building and deploying ML systems at scale. Familiarity with TensorFlow, JAX, or PyTorch is expected. Research publication history strengthens applications for senior and research-adjacent roles. Practical system design experience, not just modeling knowledge, is assessed throughout the interview loop.
How do I apply for ML Software Engineer jobs at Google?
You can browse ML Software Engineer openings at Google through Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for roles that include visa sponsorship. Once you identify a role, you apply directly through Google's careers portal. After an initial recruiter screen, the process moves through a technical phone screen and a full interview loop covering coding, ML fundamentals, and system design before an offer is extended.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take after a Google offer?
Timeline depends on your visa category. For H-1B, if you're cap-subject, the process is tied to the April lottery and an October 1 start date, which can mean a wait of several months from offer acceptance. E-3 and H-1B1 petitions are not cap-subject and can be filed and approved faster, sometimes within weeks. Google's immigration team initiates the process after you accept your offer and confirm your immigration status.
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