In a significant move to democratise artificial intelligence development, Google's AI research division, DeepMind, has announced a major hiring drive for iPhone application developers. The recruitment is specifically aimed at building a mobile version of its AI Studio platform, starting with iOS, to make generative AI tools accessible to a broader audience beyond traditional coders.
High-Impact Role with Lucrative Compensation
The company is offering a highly remunerative full-time position for software engineers to join its AI Studio and Gemini API team. The annual salary range for this US-based role is between $197,000 and $291,000, which translates to approximately ₹1.6 crore to ₹2.4 crore per annum. This package is further sweetened with substantial bonuses, company equity, and comprehensive benefits.
The core mission of this new team is to launch a brand-new Google AI Studio Build mobile application. The initial focus will be on iOS to test the product-market fit for a mobile-based "vibe coding" experience. Vibe coding is an innovative approach designed to empower all creatives and AI enthusiasts, not just professional developers, to build and experiment with AI.
Key Responsibilities and Required Skills
Selected candidates will have a high-impact role, operating at the intersection of AI/machine learning and developer products. Key responsibilities include partnering with product managers and UX designers to rapidly prototype iOS app ideas, designing and deploying the mobile application, and contributing to the evolution of AI-powered software development.
According to the official blog post, the ideal candidate must possess:
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on mobile platforms.
- 5 years of experience in testing and launching software products.
- Proven expertise in iOS development using Swift.
- A strong interest in AI-powered development and the vibe coding paradigm.
Additional advantages include experience with Kotlin, Android, Flutter, web development, or Google's internal infrastructure (google3).
Deadline and Application Process
Aspiring applicants must act swiftly. The final deadline to submit applications is 12:00 GMT on Friday, January 9, 2026. All details regarding remuneration for specific locations will be discussed during the subsequent selection stages.
This recruitment underscores Google's strategic push to make its cutting-edge AI technologies, including the latest models and functionalities within AI Studio, available on-the-go. The AI Studio platform currently serves as an essential playground for GenAI developers, allowing Gemini API users to monitor and manage their usage. Expanding it to mobile is poised to radically change the software development landscape and significantly grow the developer community around Google's ML technologies.
