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The Sr. Director will drive strategy, innovation, and performance across our Paid Search accounts ... Develop and oversee multi‑platform Paid Search strategies (Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, etc ...

Role Summary & Impact We are seeking an ambitious, data-driven Associate Director, Paid Search to ... Google Ads Certification (Required) * Significant client-facing and relationship management ...

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About the job In this role, you will be responsible for safeguarding the Google Ads ecosystem. This role is a blend of technical data analysis, strategic cross-functional leadership, and direct ...

Paid Search Associate Director

New York, NY · On-site +1

$70K - $100K/yr

This role requires someone who is comfortable operating independently in platforms such as Google Ads and Microsoft Ads and has direct experience managing ecommerce campaigns with measurable revenue ...

This role requires someone who is comfortable operating independently in platforms such as Google Ads and Microsoft Ads and has direct experience managing ecommerce campaigns with measurable revenue ...

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How much do director google ads jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for director google ads in the United States is $141,903.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $107,000.00 and $178,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Google Ads vs Google Ads Manager?

AspectDirector Google AdsGoogle Ads Manager
Primary RoleOversees overall Google Ads strategy and team leadershipManages specific Google Ads campaigns and accounts
Required CredentialsExperience in digital marketing, Google Ads certifications, leadership skillsGoogle Ads certifications, campaign management experience
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, team management, client communicationCampaign setup, optimization, reporting
Industry UsageUsed in agencies and large companies for strategic oversightUsed by digital marketing teams for day-to-day campaign management

The main difference is that a Director Google Ads focuses on strategic leadership and team oversight, while a Google Ads Manager handles the execution and optimization of campaigns. Both roles require Google Ads certifications and marketing experience, but the Director role involves higher-level planning and management responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Director Google Ads job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $141,903 per year, or $68.2 per hour.

Software Engineer III, AI/ML, Keywordless Search Ads

Google

Mountain View, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago


Google rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 103 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

49th of 244 rated software companies


Job description

Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2 years of experience programming in Python or C .
  • 1 year of experience with one or more of the following: generative AI, reinforcement learning (e.g., sequential decision making), large language modeling, model processing, or specialization in another ML field.
  • 1 year of experience with end-to-end machine learning (e.g., model deployment, model evaluation, data processing, debugging).

Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
  • 2 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
  • Experience developing accessible technologies.

About the job
Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google's needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.
Our team builds the AI-powered automation at the heart of Google Ads. Keywordless Search Ads powers multiple key products, including Dynamic Search Ads, AI Max, Performance Max (PMax), and Smart Campaigns, that help advertisers connect with users effectively and efficiently. We have an ambitious plan to significantly grow the impact of automated targeting in Search ads in the following years.
Keywordless Ads is a search-ads automation system that delivers highly relevant ads to users with minimal effort from advertisers. As a member of our team, you will solve open-ended problems in a changing environment. Your work will have a direct and critical impact on advertisers and users worldwide.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $147000 - $210000 (USD) 15% bonus target equity benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google .
Responsibilities
  • Write product or system development code.
  • Develop and deploy new ML/LLM models to make direct impact to Google, advertisers and users.
  • Manage complex, open-ended engineering problems related to ad relevance, query understanding, and large-scale system optimization.
  • Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing the sources of issues and the impact on hardware, network, or service operations and quality.
  • Implement solutions in one or more specialized ML areas, utilize ML infrastructure, and contribute to model optimization and data processing.

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