Software Engineer, Early Career, Campus

Google; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Mountain View, CA, USA is seeking a Software Engineer for an Early Career, Campus role. You will join a dynamic team across multiple locations, contributing to core projects and learning through hands-on experience.

The position emphasizes collaboration, scalable software design, and growth within Google’s engineering culture. Basic qualifications include a CS degree and experience with data structures, algorithms, and programming languages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience with data structures or algorithms from coursework or projects.
• Experience with programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions.
• Collaborate with teammates and stakeholders to drive project progress.
• Handle tasks and follow through to completion despite obstacles.

Skills

Data structures

Algorithms

Programming languages

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Software Engineer, Early Career, Campus

Google Mountain View, CA, USA; Cambridge, MA, USA; +9 more; +8 more

Early

Experience completing work as directed, and collaborating with teammates; developing knowledge of relevant concepts and processes.

The application window will be open until at least October 17, 2025. 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.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; Cambridge, MA, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; San Bruno, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; San Jose, CA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA

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).

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.

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.

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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $118,000-$170,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or 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.

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Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

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