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Software Engineer, Infrastructure, PhD, Early Career, 2027 Start

Google

Location

Sunnyvale, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/24/2026

Compensation

$147,000 - $210,000 per year

PhD Entry-Level
H-1B FY202698.4% approval-14% YoY
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Job description

The Software Engineer, Infrastructure position at Google is aimed at early career PhD graduates starting in 2027. This role focuses on developing next-generation technologies that enhance how users connect and interact with information. Engineers will work on critical projects across various product areas, including AI, Cloud, and Search. The position offers opportunities for collaboration and innovation in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

  • PhD degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experience coding in programming languages such as C, C++, Python, Java, or Golang.
  • Experience in architecting or developing distributed systems, concurrency, multi-threading, or synchronization.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in or lead team projects to design, analyze, and develop advanced systems.
  • Write documents that set new technical directions and contribute to existing documentation.
  • Study, diagnose, and resolve complex technical issues by analyzing their sources and impacts.
  • Develop code, review code from other developers, and provide feedback to ensure best practices.

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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