Google

Software Engineer, Early Career, Campus

Google$123K — $174K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • Experience with data structures or algorithms.
  • Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Java).
  • Familiarity with AI productivity tools for development workflows.
  • Master's degree in Computer Science is preferred.
  • Experience in web/mobile application development or distributed systems is a plus.
  • Ability to learn new coding languages as required.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain software solutions.
  • Test and deploy software applications.
  • Manage project priorities and deadlines effectively.
  • Follow through on assigned tasks despite challenges.
  • Collaborate with a small, versatile team to achieve project goals.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) with company match for retirement savings.
  • 20 days of vacation plus 13 paid holidays each year.
  • Sick leave of 40 hours/year, increasing for Seattle residents.
  • Generous maternity and baby bonding leave policies.
Full Job Description
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X 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

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).
  • 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.


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.

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.


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About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. The company has grown tremendously since then and has become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
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Size
156,500 employees
Market Cap
$1,115.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$40.2 billion
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+23.3%
Revenue
$182.5 billion
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