Google
Software Engineer II, Early Career, Google Cloud AI Catalyst Program
Google, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
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Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following:
Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA .
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field or equivalent practical experience.
Experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript).
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 within AI/ML and Infrastructure technical domains through internships, research or independent exposure.
Preferred qualifications
Experience in AI/ML and Infrastructure.
Ability to learn new technologies, coding languages, and concepts, and apply them to real-world challenges.
Demonstrated problem-solving abilities.
Ability to start in June 2026.
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.
About Cloud AI And Infrastructure The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. Our team works on the world’s toughest problems, redefining what’s possible and making the impossible seem easy. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide. We're the driving factor behind Google's groundbreaking innovations! We empower the development of our AI models, deliver unparalleled computing power to global services, and provide the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more!
About The Program The Google Catalyst Program is a 12-month development initiative designed to accelerate the growth of L3 Software Engineers within Google Cloud’s AI and Infrastructure organization. The program aims to attract, engage, and retain early career engineering talent by offering participants broad exposure to various teams and projects. It provides unique opportunities to build engineering skills, gain cross organizational understanding, and pursue development opportunities. The program also fosters talent development through mentorships, and builds community among early-career engineers. The program will consist of three four-month rotations, with specific projects determined in alignment with business goals.
Responsibilities
Rotate across up to three AI2 organizations.
Work on designated projects to ramp-up and contribute to business goals.
Be assigned a Key Host Manager who will support your onboarding, provide mentorship and feedback, and help with annual performance review activities.
Receive project work assignments and regular one-on-one feedback from a Rotation Host Manager during each rotation.
Be part of a cohort of L3 participants assigned a dedicated mentor for guidance throughout the program, and at the end of the program, express the top three choices for AI2 organizations for your post-program placement.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is 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 .
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Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following:
Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA .
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field or equivalent practical experience.
Experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript).
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 within AI/ML and Infrastructure technical domains through internships, research or independent exposure.
Preferred qualifications
Experience in AI/ML and Infrastructure.
Ability to learn new technologies, coding languages, and concepts, and apply them to real-world challenges.
Demonstrated problem-solving abilities.
Ability to start in June 2026.
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.
About Cloud AI And Infrastructure The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. Our team works on the world’s toughest problems, redefining what’s possible and making the impossible seem easy. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide. We're the driving factor behind Google's groundbreaking innovations! We empower the development of our AI models, deliver unparalleled computing power to global services, and provide the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more!
About The Program The Google Catalyst Program is a 12-month development initiative designed to accelerate the growth of L3 Software Engineers within Google Cloud’s AI and Infrastructure organization. The program aims to attract, engage, and retain early career engineering talent by offering participants broad exposure to various teams and projects. It provides unique opportunities to build engineering skills, gain cross organizational understanding, and pursue development opportunities. The program also fosters talent development through mentorships, and builds community among early-career engineers. The program will consist of three four-month rotations, with specific projects determined in alignment with business goals.
Responsibilities
Rotate across up to three AI2 organizations.
Work on designated projects to ramp-up and contribute to business goals.
Be assigned a Key Host Manager who will support your onboarding, provide mentorship and feedback, and help with annual performance review activities.
Receive project work assignments and regular one-on-one feedback from a Rotation Host Manager during each rotation.
Be part of a cohort of L3 participants assigned a dedicated mentor for guidance throughout the program, and at the end of the program, express the top three choices for AI2 organizations for your post-program placement.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is 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 .
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Get notified about new Software Engineer jobs in
Seattle, WA .
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology and Engineering
Industries
Information Services and Technology, Information and Internet
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