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Staff Software Engineer, AI Incubation and Rapid Infrastructure Automation

Google

Location

Sunnyvale, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/22/2026

Compensation

$207,000 - $300,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.4% approval-14% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Staff Software Engineer for AI Incubation and Rapid Infrastructure Automation at Google will focus on designing and developing solutions for customer use-cases. This role requires a deep understanding of client needs and emphasizes delivering impactful software quickly. The engineer will work within a team that is redefining capabilities in AI and infrastructure, contributing to groundbreaking innovations. The position demands versatility and strong collaboration skills to navigate a complex technical landscape.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience programming in C++.
  • 5 years of experience testing and launching software products.
  • 5 years of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure or distributed systems.
  • 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.

Responsibilities

  • Engage directly with customers to understand and solve their issues.
  • Use Agentic AI and Spec Driven Development to develop products with an AI-First mindset.
  • Participate in architectural and design decisions to ensure timely solution delivery.
  • Mentor and coach junior engineers and interns to foster a collaborative team culture.
  • Manage individual project priorities and tasks effectively in a dynamic environment.

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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