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Senior Software Engineer, K and I Search

Google

Location

Chicago, IL

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$174,000 - $253,000 per year

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

Job description

The Senior Software Engineer for K and I Search at Google will work on developing next-generation technologies that enhance how users connect and interact with information. This role is part of the Search team, which focuses on solving complex engineering challenges and expanding infrastructure to maintain a universally accessible experience. The engineer will be expected to bring innovative ideas from various fields, including AI, distributed computing, and system design. This position offers opportunities for leadership and collaboration across different projects as the business evolves.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • 4 years of experience in software development utilizing C++, Python, or Java.
  • 4 years of experience in testing, maintaining, or launching software products.
  • 4 years of experience in areas such as relational databases, API design, or AI/ML.
  • 2 years of experience with software design and architecture.

Responsibilities

  • Write and test product or system development code.
  • Author designs for software systems.
  • Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback.
  • Contribute to existing documentation and adapt content based on updates.
  • Triage product or system issues and debug or track them.

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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