Software Engineer, Systems Research, PhD, Early Career

Google is seeking a Systems Research Software Engineer with a PhD background to join their innovative research team. This role combines advanced academic knowledge with practical engineering to shape the future of technology. You'll work on cutting-edge systems research, focusing on areas like storage systems, distributed systems, cloud computing, and machine learning infrastructure.

The position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $141,000 to $202,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. As part of Google's research division, you'll be at the forefront of developing next-generation intelligent systems that impact billions of users worldwide.

Your responsibilities will include exploring emerging technologies, designing and implementing experimental systems, and building prototypes that demonstrate innovative solutions for data center and Cloud environments. You'll collaborate with both research and engineering teams, bridging the gap between academic research and practical product implementation.

The ideal candidate should have a PhD in Computer Science or related field, strong programming skills in languages like Python, Java, or Go, and research experience in computer systems design. Experience with systems for Machine Learning and a track record of published research papers in prestigious venues (SOSP, OSDI, etc.) is highly valued.

This role offers an unique opportunity to work on foundational research that shapes the future of computing, sustainability, and AI systems. You'll be part of a team that continuously progresses science, advances society, and improves lives through technology. The position combines the intellectual challenges of academic research with the practical impact of industry applications, making it perfect for those who want to push the boundaries of computer science while seeing their work deployed at scale.