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October 17, 2025
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Software Engineer, Google Ads Auction Mechanisms

Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Onsite
$141K/yr - $202K/yr
Entry, Mid Level
Google is a technology company that develops next-generation technologies for billions of users. As a Software Engineer, you will work on optimizing auction mechanisms to enhance value for advertisers and users, collaborating closely with various teams to innovate and test new ideas.
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Responsibilities

  • Write analyses to test hypotheses about the user-value landscape and what improvements (e.g., new mechanisms or improvements to existing ones) might be appropriate.
  • Implement and test mechanisms in the auction.
  • Contribute in designing experiments to evaluate hypotheses, tease out and analyze effects on improving user and advertiser value, and document findings.
  • Manage individual project priorities, deadlines and deliverables.

Qualification

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2 years of experience with software development in C++.
  • 1 year of experience in experiment design.

Preferred

  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics or related technical field.
  • 2 years of experience with data structures or algorithms in either an academic or industry setting.
  • Experience with auction theory.
  • Experience in code and system health, diagnosis and resolution, and software test engineering.
  • Experience developing accessible technologies.

Benefits

  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits
Google specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, advertising, and software. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
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