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You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions.\nIn this role, you will be part of Search Ads and Ads on Google Experiences, creating useful ads that address user needs, complete tasks, and deliver meaningful ROI for advertisers. You will partner with Product, Sales, Marketing, Buyside Platform, and Policy teams. Ad Creatives sits at the heart of this experience, driving automation and transforming our product for an AI-first world.\nYou will help compose ads meeting user and advertiser needs. 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