Software Engineer, PhD, Early Career, Infrastructure, 2026 Start

Google is one of the world’s leading suppliers and consumers of ML and AI technology. As a PhD graduate, you will work on critical projects and collaborate with various teams, contributing to products that are changing the world across many product areas including AI and Infrastructure.ResponsibilitiesParticipate in or lead team projects to carry out design, analysis, and development of advanced systems across the stack, using your research expertiseWrite documents that set new technical directions. Contribute to existing documentation or educational content, and adapt content based on product/program updates and user feedbackStudy, diagnose and resolve complex technical issues by analyzing the sources of the issues and the impact on software, hardware, network, or service operations and qualityDevelop code, review code developed by other developers, and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, accuracy, testability, and efficiency)SkillsPhD degree in Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experienceExperience coding in one of the following programming languages including but not limited to: C, C++, Python Java or GolangExperience in one or more of the following: architecting or developing distributed systems, concurrency, multi-threading, or synchronizationResearch experience in algorithms, architecture, artificial intelligence, compilers, databases, data mining, distributed systems, machine learning, networking, or systemsExperience in designing and implementing a complex system, for production or experimental useExperience with performance, reliability, systems data analysis, visualization tools, or debuggingAbility to start full-time role in 2026Excellent engineering skillsBenefitsBonusEquityBenefitsCompany OverviewGoogle specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, advertising, and software. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet. It was founded in 1998, and is headquartered in Mountain View, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.google.com.Company H1B SponsorshipGoogle has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 8763 in 2025, 8872 in 2024, 9682 in 2023, 11626 in 2022, 9109 in 2021, 9785 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.



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