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

Google is seeking PhD Software Engineers to join their team developing next-generation technologies that impact billions of users worldwide. This role offers opportunities to work on diverse projects across information retrieval, distributed computing, system design, networking, security, AI, NLP, and UI design. As a software engineer, you'll work on critical projects with the flexibility to switch teams as both you and the company evolve.

The position requires managing project priorities and deliverables while designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software solutions. Google emphasizes engineering excellence and innovation, with engineers working on everything from Google Ads to Chrome, Android to YouTube, and social to local features.

This is an early career role specifically designed for PhD graduates, offering the chance to apply advanced research expertise to real-world problems at massive scale. The role provides exposure to Google's engineering culture where you'll collaborate with other talented engineers to push technological boundaries.

The position comes with competitive compensation including base salary, bonus potential, equity grants, and comprehensive benefits. Google is committed to building diverse teams and fostering an inclusive environment where engineers can make significant technical contributions while growing their careers.

Successful candidates will have a PhD in Computer Science or related field, strong programming skills, and research experience in areas like algorithms, AI, distributed systems, or machine learning. The role starts in 2025 and offers multiple location options across major tech hubs in the United States.