Software Engineer, Systems Research, PhD, Early Career

Google is seeking a Systems Research Software Engineer with a PhD background to join their research and development team. This role combines advanced academic knowledge with practical engineering to advance the state of the art in computing systems. The position focuses on exploring emerging technologies, particularly in distributed systems and machine learning infrastructure, while working on innovative projects that shape Google's future products. The role offers competitive compensation ($136,000-$200,000) plus additional benefits and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology. The ideal candidate will have strong research credentials, programming expertise, and the ability to bridge research and product development. This position offers the chance to impact billions of users while contributing to foundational computer science research at one of tech's most influential companies. The role involves collaboration across research and engineering teams, providing opportunities to influence product direction and integrate research findings into real-world applications.