PhD Software Engineer

2 Months ago • All levels • Software Development & Engineering • $141,000 PA - $202,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Google Cloud seeks a PhD Software Engineer to join their Machine Learning, Systems and Cloud AI (MSCA) team. Responsibilities include leading and collaborating on projects involving the design, analysis, and development of advanced systems. This role requires diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues, developing and reviewing code, and ensuring best practices are followed. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in Computer Science or a related field, experience in distributed systems, concurrency, and programming languages like C++, Java, Python, or Golang. Experience with performance analysis, data visualization, and debugging is preferred. The role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI/ML solutions and contribute to products used by billions worldwide. The position is full-time starting in 2025.
Must have:
  • PhD in Computer Science or related field
  • Experience in distributed systems
  • Proficiency in C++, Java, Python, or Golang
  • Strong coding and debugging skills
Good to have:
  • Experience with performance analysis
  • Data visualization experience
  • Research experience in AI/ML
  • Experience with concurrency and multi-threading

Job Details


Minimum qualifications:

  • PhD degree in Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experience coding in one of the following programming languages including but not limited to: C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, or Golang.
  • Experience in one or more of the following: architecting or developing distributed systems, concurrency, multi-threading, or synchronization.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience with performance, reliability, systems data analysis, visualization tools, or debugging.
  • Research experience in algorithms, architecture, artificial intelligence, compilers, database, data mining, distributed systems, machine learning, networking, or systems.
  • Ability to start full-time role in 2025.

About the job

Google Cloud's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. 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 Cloud's needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. You will anticipate our customer needs and be empowered to act like an owner, take action and innovate. 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.

As part of MSCA (Machine Learning, Systems and Cloud AI), you will have the opportunity to be a part of an organization that delivers category-defining AI/ML solutions and capabilities, developed and powered by Google Services, Frameworks and Infrastructure, supporting customers around the world. Google's 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 a massive scale. You'll be at the forefront of innovation, developing cutting-edge solutions AI, machine Learning, distributed computing, and more. As a new PhD graduate, your research expertise is invaluable to us. Join the ML Systems and Cloud AI organization and apply your knowledge to real-world problems, that scale to billions of users. Explore a variety of projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to products that are changing the world. Our engineering teams include thousands of PhDs who bring their deep knowledge and research experience to enhance our systems and products. As a Google PhD Software Engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to MSCA’s needs with opportunities to switch teams that follow your interests. We need our engineers to be creative and versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems as we continue to push technology forward. Google is one of the world’s leading suppliers and consumers of ML and AI technology, with decades of experience in designing, deploying, and using Machine learning (ML) software and custom ML hardware infrastructure at massive scale. Learn more about us !

The ML, Systems, & Cloud AI (MSCA) organization at Google designs, implements, and manages the hardware, software, machine learning, and systems infrastructure for all Google services (Search, YouTube, etc.) and Google Cloud. Our end users are Googlers, Cloud customers and the billions of people who use Google services around the world.

We prioritize security, efficiency, and reliability across everything we do - from developing our latest TPUs to running a global network, while driving towards shaping the future of hyperscale computing. Our global impact spans software and hardware, including Google Cloud’s Vertex AI, the leading AI platform for bringing Gemini models to enterprise customers.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $141,000-$202,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about .

Responsibilities

  • Lead and collaborate on team projects to carry out design, analysis, and development of advanced systems across the stack using your research expertise. 
  • Study, diagnose and resolve complex technical modeling and systems issues by analyzing the sources of the issues and the impact on quality.
  • Develop code and review code developed by other developers, and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, accuracy, testability, and efficiency).

Similar Jobs

Boomi  - Senior Performance Engineer

Boomi

Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, United States (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
OKX - Senior Institutional Account Manager

OKX

Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Global Business Travel - Team Manager - GTAS

Global Business Travel

Gurugram, Haryana, India (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Nice - Jr. Cloud Ops Engineer

Nice

Atlanta, Georgia, United States (On-Site)
3 Days ago
Crunchyroll - Staff Software Engineer - Account Services

Crunchyroll

(Remote)
5 Months ago
Bright Machines - Engineering Director (Electronics Manufacturing)

Bright Machines

San Francisco, California, United States (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
Coherent corp. - Electrical Engineer SR

Coherent corp.

San Jose, California, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Temporal Technologies - Senior Software Engineer - SDK Language Runtime

Temporal Technologies

United States (Remote)
3 Days ago
Alten Technology - Google Workspace Engineer

Alten Technology

(Remote)
1 Month ago
AeroSpike - Sales Engineer

AeroSpike

United States (Remote)
3 Days ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

Anthology  Inc  - Global Support Specialist

Anthology Inc

United States (Remote)
2 Months ago
Zeeco, Inc. - Graduate/Trainee Field Service & Commissioning Engineer/Technician

Zeeco, Inc.

Stamford, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Alphawave Semi - Staff SOC Verification Engineer

Alphawave Semi

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Tide - Operations Manager

Tide

Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Capgemini - Embedded Systems Engineer

Capgemini

Gurugram, Haryana, India (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Ion - Storage Engineer, Italy

Ion

Italy (Hybrid)
9 Months ago
cirrus logic - Senior Human Resources Business Partner

cirrus logic

Austin, Texas, United States (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Ion - Senior Software Engineer, Italy

Ion

Collecchio, Emilia-Romagna, Italy (On-Site)
9 Months ago
GamePoint - Linux Engineer

GamePoint

The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands (On-Site)
2 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in Sunnyvale, California, United States

ansira - Digital Operations Consultant

ansira

United States (Remote)
3 Days ago
Nintendo - Manager, Retail & Digital Strategy

Nintendo

Redmond, Washington, United States (Hybrid)
10 Months ago
Apple - Program Manager, WW Business Process Engineering, Product Operations

Apple

Sunnyvale, California, United States (On-Site)
1 Week ago
AVER LLC - Latent Print Examiner

AVER LLC

United States (Hybrid)
6 Months ago
Cloud Imperium Games - Accounts Payable Specialist

Cloud Imperium Games

Austin, Texas, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
IGN - Director of Subscriptions

IGN

Los Angeles, California, United States (Hybrid)
2 Months ago
entrata - Business Development Representative

entrata

Lehi, Utah, United States (Hybrid)
1 Year ago
funovus - Technical Game Designer

funovus

Redwood City, California, United States (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Epic Games - Senior Counsel, IP

Epic Games

Cary, North Carolina, United States (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Blinkhealth - Product Manager

Blinkhealth

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Software Development & Engineering Jobs

London stock Exchange - Developer Platforms Senior Engineer

London stock Exchange

Hyderabad, Telangana, India (On-Site)
1 Month ago
AFRY - Lead Electrical Engineer

AFRY

Al Jubail, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia (On-Site)
2 Years ago
Palo Alto Networks - Senior Technical Support Engineer, Focused Services

Palo Alto Networks

Plano, Texas, United States (On-Site)
3 Weeks ago
cyara - Software Engineer

cyara

Hyderabad, Telangana, India (Hybrid)
5 Months ago
Assystems - Survey Engineer

Assystems

Ankara, Ankara, Türkiye (On-Site)
8 Months ago
NCR Voyix - SW Engineer IV

NCR Voyix

Tokyo, Japan (On-Site)
1 Year ago
Canonical - Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Security

Canonical

(Remote)
1 Month ago
The Walt Disney Company - Senior Software Engineer - Roku/Disney+

The Walt Disney Company

San Francisco, California, United States (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Apple - Panel Design Engineer

Apple

Sunnyvale, California, United States (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
Demandbase - Staff DSP Software Engineer

Demandbase

San Francisco, California, United States (Remote)
3 Weeks ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

About The Company

São Paulo, State Of São Paulo, Brazil (On-Site)

Sunnyvale, California, United States (On-Site)

Los Angeles, California, United States (On-Site)

New Taipei, New Taipei City, Taiwan (On-Site)

Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico (On-Site)

Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico (On-Site)

London, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Taipei City, Taiwan (On-Site)

Kirkland, Washington, United States (On-Site)

Sunnyvale, California, United States (On-Site)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by Google

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

Job Common Plug