Software Engineer, Systems Research, PhD, Early Career
GoogleSoftware Engineer, Systems Research, PhD, Early Career
GoogleLocation
Sunnyvale, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
5/5/2026
Compensation
$147,000 - $211,000 per year
Job description
The Software Engineer, Systems Research position at Google is focused on advancing computing technologies and building intelligent systems. The role is part of the AI and Infrastructure team, which aims to deliver AI and infrastructure capabilities at scale. Candidates will engage in research and development, exploring emerging technologies and their applications in data centers and cloud environments. This position is ideal for early-career professionals with a PhD in a relevant field who are passionate about systems design and implementation.
Requirements
- PhD degree in Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience coding in programming languages such as C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, or Golang.
- Research experience in computer systems design and implementation.
Responsibilities
- Explore emerging technologies and systems as an individual contributor in the research and development team.
- Participate in team projects to carry out system design, analysis, and building of prototypes.
- Create strategies that will lead to innovative projects and follow-on products for the future.
- Operate across research and engineering teams to influence products or integrate research results into products.
Benefits
- Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Google Llc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
908
FY2026
Approval rate
98.4%
FY2026
LCA certified
4,273
FY2026
Entry-level share
0.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
-14%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-51%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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