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Entry Level Google Software Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

About the job Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need ...

Software Engineer III, AI/ML

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$67.75 - $91/hr

About the job Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need ...

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How much do entry level google software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level google software engineer in the United States is $104,863.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $120,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Google Software Engineer vs Entry Level Software Developer?

AspectEntry Level Google Software EngineerEntry Level Software Developer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in CS or related field, coding skills, Google-specific interview prepBachelor's in CS or related field, coding skills, general industry experience
Work EnvironmentLarge tech company, collaborative teams, innovative projectsVaries from startups to large companies, project-based work, diverse teams
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in tech giants like Google, focused on software engineering rolesAcross tech companies, startups, and other industries requiring software development

While both roles involve coding and software development, an Entry Level Google Software Engineer typically works at Google with a focus on large-scale projects and specific interview processes. An Entry Level Software Developer may work in various companies and industries, with a broader range of project types and company sizes.

Does Google hire entry-level Google Software Engineers?

Yes, Google hires entry-level software engineers, often called Associate Software Engineers or Software Engineer I roles. These positions typically require a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, strong coding skills in languages like Java, Python, or C++, and familiarity with algorithms and data structures. Google offers onboarding, mentorship, and training programs for new graduates entering software engineering roles.
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Infographic showing various Entry Level Google Software Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $104,863 per year, or $50.4 per hour.

Software Engineer, Terraform

Google

Seattle, WA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago


Google rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 103 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 247 rated software companies


Job description

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X In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
  • Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
  • Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
  • Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
  • Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
  • Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
  • Holidays: 13 paid days per year

Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2 years of experience with software development or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree in an industry setting.
  • 2 years of experience with developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks, or experience with compute technologies or storage.
  • Experience in Go and Infrastructure as Code.
  • Experience with Generative AI/ML infrastructure, and agent AI harnesses.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
  • Experience with general cloud technologies, or with deploying large-scale cloud infrastructure, cloud system design or API designs.
  • Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, drive technical strategy, and collaborate effectively across cross-functional engineering and product teams.

About the job
Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google's needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.
Most of GCP's largest customers use IaC to manage their infrastructures on Google Cloud today.
In this role, you will manage and produce the official IaC management surface-the Terraform Provider for Google Cloud, provide Terraform coverage for APIs produced by GCP teams, applying agentic AI to transform the traditional manual authoring, testing and reviewing process into automatic code generation, issue triage and fixing, testing and release management.
Having a chance to work on the primary IaC tool that is used by the largest GCP customers, come to join the effort to build an exceptional IaC management surface and push through the agentic AI transformation of the end-to-end development cycle.
Google Cloud accelerates every organization's ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $147000 - $210000 (USD) 15% bonus target equity benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google .
Responsibilities
  • Write product or system development code.
  • Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies.
  • Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency).
  • Contribute to existing documentation or educational content and adapt content based on product/program updates and user feedback.
  • Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing the sources of issues and the impact on hardware, network, or service operations and quality.

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If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .
Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.
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