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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.\nWith your technical expertise you will manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions.\nWe work on the retail segment of Search Ads, driving advertiser goals through performance, directives, and insights to empower businesses in the retail ecosystem.\nIn this role, you'll shape how retailers connect with customers in the age of AI. You will define the technical and strategic roadmap for signals, LTV value, optimization, and advertiser directives. By leading cross-functional teams, you will build the foundational intelligence that powers automated value delivery across Search Ads for Retail. 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