2026 PhD / Master's Residency - Machine Learning / Software Engineering, Bellwether jobs in United States
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Loon · 6 hours ago

2026 PhD / Master's Residency - Machine Learning / Software Engineering, Bellwether

positionMountain View, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad
money$109K/yr - $150K/yr

Loon is seeking a PhD or Master's resident in Machine Learning and Software Engineering for their Mountain View headquarters. The role involves designing and implementing Python-based systems, deploying ML models, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate in the geospatial-AI domain.

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Responsibilities

Design and implement robust Python-based systems to process and analyze geospatial datasets
Extend and deploy ML models from initial development into high-performance production environments
Architect and code sophisticated monitoring tools to ensure backend reliability and performance
Partner with cross-functional teams to run cutting-edge experiments and define the next generation of developer tools in the geospatial-AI domain

Qualification

PythonCloud deploymentGitTerraformSoftware design patternsLarge-scale distributed backendsLLMsAgentic design patternsProduction-level codeCloud-native environmentWillingness to learn

Required

Currently enrolled in a Master's or PhD program in a STEM field (CS, Physics, Engineering, Math/Stats)
Strong experience in Python and a deep interest in scalable architectures
Experience with Git, Terraform, and cloud deployment (GCP or AWS)
Familiarity with software design patterns (e.g., Observer, Decorator, Producer/Consumer)
Be willing and excited to learn new concepts and tactics across the full stack

Preferred

Experience with LLMs, agentic design patterns, and frameworks like LangChain, MCP, or Google Vertex AI
Proven track record working with large-scale distributed backends
Experience writing and maintaining production-level code in a cloud-native environment

Benefits

Benefits

Company

Loon

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Loon is a network of high altitude balloons used to provide stable internet coverage on the ground. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
dateFounded in 2011
location
Mountain View, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
http://loon.com

H1B Sponsorship

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2021 (9)
2020 (12)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$125M
Key Investors
HAPSMobile
2019-04-25Undisclosed· $125M

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