2026 PhD / Master's Residency - Machine Learning / Software Engineering, Bellwether jobs in United States
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X, The Moonshot Factory · 12 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

X, The Moonshot Factory is seeking a PhD or Master's resident in Machine Learning and Software Engineering. The role involves designing and implementing Python-based systems for geospatial datasets, deploying ML models, and ensuring backend reliability while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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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 patternsLLMsDistributed backendsProduction-level codeFull stack learning

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

X, The Moonshot Factory

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X, the moonshot factory invents and launches breakthrough technologies and radical solutions. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
dateFounded in 2010
location
Mountain View, California, USA
people-size201-500 employees
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https://x.company

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Helen Riley
COO/CFO of X, The Moonshot Factory (aka Google X)
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Artem Goncharuk
Director of Engineering
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