Software Engineer, PhD, Early Career, Campus, 2025 Start

Google is seeking PhD Software Engineers to join their team and work on cutting-edge technologies that impact billions of users worldwide. This role is part of Google's 2025 early career program, specifically designed for PhD graduates in Computer Science or related fields.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on critical projects across various domains including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking, security, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing. As a software engineer, you'll be at the forefront of technological innovation, developing solutions that scale to Google's massive user base.

The role combines technical expertise with leadership opportunities, allowing engineers to manage project priorities while designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software solutions. You'll work alongside talented peers, participating in design reviews and contributing to Google's engineering excellence through code reviews and best practices implementation.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $141,000 to $202,000 base salary, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Google offers multiple location options across major tech hubs in the United States, providing flexibility in choosing your work location.

This position is ideal for PhD graduates who are passionate about solving complex technical challenges, have strong programming skills in languages like C++, Java, Python, or Golang, and have research experience in areas such as Algorithms, AI, Machine Learning, or Distributed Systems. The role requires starting full-time in 2025 and offers opportunities for growth and impact at one of the world's leading technology companies.

Google's engineering-focused culture encourages innovation and technical excellence, making it an ideal environment for PhD graduates looking to translate their research expertise into real-world impact. The position offers the chance to work on transformative projects while collaborating with some of the industry's brightest minds in a supportive and inclusive environment.