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Software Engineer III

Pay
$147,000 – $210,000 per year
Location
Boulder, CO · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Senior
Experience
2+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Listed
28 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • C++
  • Python
  • Java
  • data structures
  • algorithms

Also useful

  • performance analysis
  • large-scale systems
  • debugging
  • accessibility
  • test engineering

Stated benefits & perks

  • Health

About the role

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In most instances, this position requires in-person interviews as part of the hiring process.

The application window will be open until at least October 8, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

Minimum qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2 years of experience programming in C++, Python, or Java.

Preferred qualifications

  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
  • 2 years of experience with data structures and algorithms in either an academic or industry setting.
  • 2 years of experience with performance, large-scale systems data analysis, visualization tools, or debugging.
  • Experience developing accessible technologies.
  • Proficiency in code and system health, diagnosis and resolution, and software test engineering.

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.

With your technical expertise, you will manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits

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.
  • Information collected and processed as part of your Google Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Google's Applicant and Candidate Privacy Policy.
  • 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.
  • To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes.
  • Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other organization location.
  • Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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From Google's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 12, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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