Principal Data Scientist

Google
Mountain View, California, United States · San Francisco, California, United States · New York, New York, United States · Kirkland, Washington, United States · Seattle, Washington, United StatesFull-time$307,000–$427,000Posted Sep 1, 2026

About the role

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, or similar technical field of study, or

equivalent practical experience.

  • 15 years of experience in data science or other quantitative fields such as:

statistics, machine learning, software engineering, or ML engineering.

  • Experience in using data insights to drive product and engineering

excellence.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master's degree or PhD in Data Science, Statistics, or equivalent.
  • Experience building 0 to 1 products as well as working on established

products.

  • Strong leader able to produce great outcomes through influence rather than

authority.

  • Innovative problem solver who turns ambiguity into clear solutions, and

comfortable with AI technology and out-of-the-box thinking.

ABOUT THE JOB:

As we enter a new generation of technology, users are quickly updating their

mental models of how Google Search can help them in their lives. As a Principal

Data Scientist on Search, you will drive understanding of this rapidly evolving

voice of the user to help solve complicated, broad problems that are existential

to the future of Search in terms of both quality and experience. This role will

vary in terms of “core scope” and type of problem, but will have the opportunity

and expectation of branching off of this core scope to help us determine the

future of Search.

In this role, you will use your data brain to establish deep understanding, and

use this understanding in direct collaboration with executive cross-functional

partners to build systems and products that will change the world.

In Google Search, we're reimagining what it means to search for information –

any way and anywhere. To do that, we need to solve complex engineering

challenges and expand our infrastructure, while maintaining a universally

accessible and useful experience that people around the world rely on. In

joining the Search team, you'll have an opportunity to make an impact on

billions of people globally.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills,

experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $307000 - $427000 (USD) + 30% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google

[https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/].

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Build a strong measurement framework for broadly defined problems so we can

“hill-climb” by orienting our efforts in the correct direction.

  • Identify and prioritize the most important levers to add user value across a

variety of surfaces and things we could build.

  • Establish standards for depth of understanding and accuracy for the Search

Data Science organization.

  • Build operating pictures for important cross-cutting areas (such as what a

successful AI experience looks like), and align the organization around the

ensuing clarity and expertise.

Responsibilities

  • Build a strong measurement framework for broadly defined problems.
  • Identify and prioritize the most important levers to add user value.
  • Establish standards for depth of understanding and accuracy.
  • Build operating pictures for important cross-cutting areas.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Data Science or similar technical field.
  • 15 years of experience in data science or other quantitative fields.
  • Experience in using data insights to drive product and engineering excellence.
  • Master's degree or PhD in Data Science or Statistics preferred.
  • Experience building 0 to 1 products and working on established products.

Benefits

  • 30% bonus target
  • equity
  • comprehensive benefits package

Skills mentioned

Data ScienceData AnalysisStatistical AnalysisExploratory Data AnalysisMachine LearningModel EvaluationPredictive ModelingData VisualizationBusiness IntelligenceGenerative AI

About Google

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