Head of Applied AI, Google Public Sector
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- Compensation
- $186,000 – $261,000 USD
- City
- Washington DC, Austin, Boulder
- Country
- United States
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Lead a team of Applied AI and Machine Learning specialists within Google's Rapid Innovation and Specialist Engineering (RISE) organization to deliver mission-critical AI solutions for U.S. public sector customers. Define and execute the technical strategy for Google Cloud's AI platform in the public sector, with a focus on Gemini for Government, Vertex AI, and related services, and drive customer success through advanced demos, PoCs, and architectural guidance. Serve as the organization's executive-level technical expert for the Applied AI portfolio, mentoring the team and acting as a trusted advisor to customers on their AI journey. Collaborate across RISE to deliver integrated, end-to-end solutions.
Head of Applied AI, Google Public Sector
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The application window will be open until at least March 02, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Reston, VA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 10 years of experience in a technical role focused on artificial intelligence and machine learning.
- 5 years of experience in a leadership role managing customer-facing technical teams.
- Experience in one or more of the following domains: Generative AI, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computer Vision, or Machine Learning Operations (MLOps).
- Active or the ability to obtain Top Secret security clearance.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related field with a focus on AI/ML.
- Experience with Google Cloud's AI and machine learning products (e.g., Gemini for Government, Vertex AI, BigQuery ML, and other AI services).
- Experience working with public sector customers (Federal, State, Local, and Education).
- Understanding of responsible AI principles and their application in regulated environments.
- Ability to lead and execute complex, customer-facing technical engagements such as Proof-of-Concepts and deep architectural reviews.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to audiences.
About the job
The Rapid Innovation and Specialist Engineering (RISE) team serves as the premier nexus of technical mastery and rapid innovation for the public sector. Our goal is to be the definitive benchmark for technical expertise, solving the world's mission issues through the transformative power of Google's culture. By integrating expertise in AI, data, and the Google security portfolio, we empower agencies to solve their most difficult problems today while engineering the mission solutions of tomorrow.Google Public Sector brings the magic of Google to the mission of government and education with solutions purpose-built for enterprises. We focus on helping United States public sector institutions accelerate their digital transformations, and we continue to make significant investments and grow our team to meet the complex needs of local, state and federal government and educational institutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and mentor the Applied AI and Machine Learning specialist engineering team within the RISE organization.
- Drive customer success through advanced technical demonstrations, Proof of Concepts (PoCs), and architectural guidance for mission-critical AI issues.
- Define and execute the technical strategy for Google Cloud's AI platform in the public sector, with a focus on Gemini for Government, Vertex AI, and other applied AI solutions.
- Collaborate closely with leaders across the RISE organization including Data and Analytics, Security, Rapid Innovation, and Platform Engineering to deliver integrated, comprehensive solutions.
- Engage with key public sector customers to understand their unique needs and act as a trusted advisor on their AI journey; serve as the organization's executive-most technical expert for the Applied AI portfolio, guiding both your team and our public sector customers.
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