Software Engineer, Early Career, Campus

Mountain View, CA, US Cambridge, MA, US Until 10/7/2026 0+ years exp First posted August 8, 2026 Last posted August 8, 2026
Job description

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.

As a key member of a small and versatile team, you design, test, deploy and maintain software solutions.

Google is an engineering company at heart. We hire people with a broad set of technical skills who are ready to take on some of technology's greatest challenges and make an impact on users around the world. At Google, engineers not only revolutionize search, they routinely work on scalability and storage solutions, large-scale applications and entirely new platforms for developers around the world. From Google Ads to Chrome, Android to YouTube, social to local, Google engineers are changing the world one technological achievement after another.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $123000 - $174000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve software.
  • Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
  • Take on tasks as requested and follow through to completion despite roadblocks or distractions.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experience working with data structures or algorithms during coursework/projects, research, internships, or practical experience in school or work (e.g. open-source coding).
  • Experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript).
  • Experience utilizing AI productivity tools to streamline business or development workflows.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
  • Experience working with one or more of the following: web or mobile application development, Unix/Linux environments, distributed and parallel systems, machine learning, information retrieval, natural language processing, networking, developing large software systems, or security software development.
  • Experience developing accessible technologies.
  • Ability to learn other coding languages as needed.

Additional Information

The application window will be open until at least August 30, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after specified date.

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
  • Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
  • Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
  • Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
  • Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
  • Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
  • Holidays: 13 paid days per year
About this role

Summary

Develop, test, deploy, and maintain software projects at Google.

Job title

Software Engineer, Early Career, Campus

Experience level

entry level

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

Remote work allowed; based in multiple US locations.

Salary

$123k–$174k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

data structuresalgorithmsprogramming languagesAI productivity tools

Preferred skills

web developmentmobile developmentUnix/Linuxdistributed systemsmachine learningNLPsecurity software

Specializations

data structuresalgorithmsprogramming languagesAI toolssoftware development
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

United States

Remote Country