Google
Software Engineer, PhD, Early Career, Infrastructure, 2026 Start
Google, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Overview
Software Engineer, PhD, Early Career, Infrastructure, 2026 Start at Google. 2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants. This role is based at Google and invites PhD graduates to contribute to AI, infrastructure, and large-scale systems. Minimum qualifications
PhD degree in Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Experience coding in one of the following programming languages including but not limited to: C, C++, Python, Java or Golang. Experience in one or more of the following: architecting or developing distributed systems, concurrency, multi-threading, or synchronization. Preferred qualifications
Research experience in algorithms, architecture, artificial intelligence, compilers, databases, data mining, distributed systems, machine learning, networking, or systems. Experience in designing and implementing a complex system, for production or experimental use. Experience with performance, reliability, systems data analysis, visualization tools, or debugging. Ability to start full-time role in 2026. Excellent engineering skills. 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 look 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 grows daily. 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 engineers who are versatile, display leadership, and are enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we push technology forward. As a PhD graduate, your research expertise is invaluable to us. You will explore a variety of projects, collaborate with teams, and contribute to products across product areas including AI & Infrastructure, Cloud, and more. Our Engineering teams include thousands of PhDs who bring deep knowledge and research experience to enhance our systems and products. We expect engineers to be creative and versatile, leading and identifying new problems to push the field and Google technology forward. Google is a leading supplier and user of ML and AI technology, with experience in designing, deploying, and using ML software and custom ML hardware infrastructure at massive scale. Responsibilities
Participate in or lead team projects to carry out design, analysis, and development of advanced systems across the stack, using research expertise. Write documents that set new technical directions. Contribute to existing documentation or educational content, and adapt content based on product/program updates and user feedback. Study, diagnose and resolve complex technical issues by analyzing sources and impact on software, hardware, network, or service operations and quality. Develop code, review code developed by others, and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, accuracy, testability, and efficiency). Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google\'s EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Information Technology and Engineering Industries
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Software Engineer, PhD, Early Career, Infrastructure, 2026 Start at Google. 2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants. This role is based at Google and invites PhD graduates to contribute to AI, infrastructure, and large-scale systems. Minimum qualifications
PhD degree in Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Experience coding in one of the following programming languages including but not limited to: C, C++, Python, Java or Golang. Experience in one or more of the following: architecting or developing distributed systems, concurrency, multi-threading, or synchronization. Preferred qualifications
Research experience in algorithms, architecture, artificial intelligence, compilers, databases, data mining, distributed systems, machine learning, networking, or systems. Experience in designing and implementing a complex system, for production or experimental use. Experience with performance, reliability, systems data analysis, visualization tools, or debugging. Ability to start full-time role in 2026. Excellent engineering skills. 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 look 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 grows daily. 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 engineers who are versatile, display leadership, and are enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we push technology forward. As a PhD graduate, your research expertise is invaluable to us. You will explore a variety of projects, collaborate with teams, and contribute to products across product areas including AI & Infrastructure, Cloud, and more. Our Engineering teams include thousands of PhDs who bring deep knowledge and research experience to enhance our systems and products. We expect engineers to be creative and versatile, leading and identifying new problems to push the field and Google technology forward. Google is a leading supplier and user of ML and AI technology, with experience in designing, deploying, and using ML software and custom ML hardware infrastructure at massive scale. Responsibilities
Participate in or lead team projects to carry out design, analysis, and development of advanced systems across the stack, using research expertise. Write documents that set new technical directions. Contribute to existing documentation or educational content, and adapt content based on product/program updates and user feedback. Study, diagnose and resolve complex technical issues by analyzing sources and impact on software, hardware, network, or service operations and quality. Develop code, review code developed by others, and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, accuracy, testability, and efficiency). Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google\'s EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Information Technology and Engineering Industries
Information Services and Technology, Information and Internet Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Google by 2x
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