Software Engineer, Front End, Google Flow, Generative AI

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.

Google Labs Generative Media is the team responsible for "making creativity radically more accessible, useful, and playful." This group is the engine behind some of Google’s most exciting AI technologies, moving with the speed of a startup to deploy new AI-powered features for image, video, and audio.

Google Flow is a breakout product launched at Google I/O 2025. It enables AI video creators to generate high-quality content for film, entertainment, and professional use cases. Following a successful launch, we are seizing the momentum to expand significantly. The product is currently built on a robust React codebase, and we are looking for engineers to scale the existing architecture while helping us plan for future framework modernizations (specifically an active rewrite to Angular).Labs is a group focused on incubating early-stage efforts in support of Google’s mission to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our team exists to help discover and create new ways to advance our core products through exploration and the application of new technologies. We work to build new solutions that have the potential to transform how users interact with Google. Our goal is to drive innovation by developing new Google products and capabilities that deliver significant impact over longer timeframes.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $141,000-$202,000 + 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.

Responsibilities

• Write product or system development code in React.js and TypeScript to build Generative AI features for image and video creation, prioritizing performance and component modularity.
• Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies, focusing on front end architecture, state management, and component reusability within the React ecosystem.
• Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., React Hooks usage, style guidelines, accuracy, testability, and efficiency).
• Contribute to existing documentation or educational content and adapt content based on product/program updates, user feedback, and rapid prototyping cycles common in 0-to-1 product development.
• Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing the sources of issues and the impact on hardware, network, GenAI model integration, or service operations and quality.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Mathematics, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., TypeScript, JavaScript, Kotlin, or Java), or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.
• 2 years of experience with front-end and user interface development, specifically with React.js, TypeScript, and modern web frameworks.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
• Experience in "0-to-1" project environments, rapid prototyping, or navigating ambiguity to ship product updates on a fast-paced schedule.
• Experience with Generative AI models, video/media editing tools, or complex creative software.
• Experience in migrating or refactoring large codebases (e.g., framework migrations or major architectural shifts) or familiarity with Angular as a secondary framework.
• Experience developing accessible technologies.