Google · 1 hour ago
Software Engineer, PhD, Early Career, AI/Machine Learning, 2026 Start
Madison, WI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$141K/yr - $202K/yrGoogle is a leading technology company that develops next-generation technologies impacting billions of users. They are seeking a Software Engineer to collaborate on advanced ML systems, contribute to innovative projects, and leverage research expertise to enhance their products.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud StorageSearch EngineSEO
Responsibilities
Collaborate or lead on team projects to carry out design, analysis, and development of advanced ML systems across the stack using your research expertise
Support building end-to-end ML Systems that involves working across the full stack, from low-level hardware acceleration and compiler optimizations to high-level model architecture and production APIs, transforming your research expertise into robust, scalable products
Optimize complex system performance by analyzing and fixing performance bottlenecks, memory inefficiencies, and errors in production systems to meet stringent customer goals
Elevate engineering excellence by writing well-tested code, conducting code reviews and fostering a culture of quality by advocating best engineering practices
Qualification
Required
PhD degree in Computer Science, ML/AI, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Experience coding in one of the following programming languages including but not limited to: Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript or Golang
Experience in Machine Learning or Artificial Intelligence
Preferred
Research experience in designing, developing, or applying ML/AI systems or applications in a large-scale distributed environment
Experience in designing, training, or refining complex ML/AI models
Experience in deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow/Jax/Pytorch
Experience in building a stack for an AI-powered application, including data ingestion and processing pipelines, building APIs, and connecting the model to a user-facing interface
Familiarity with model architectures (CNNs, NLP Transformers, Diffusion/Vision Transformers)
Availability to start full-time role in 2026
Benefits
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 (statutory, where applicable); 5 days/event (discretionary)
Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Company
Google specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, advertising, and software. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
Founded in 1998
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$26.1MKey Investors
Andy Bechtolsheim
2004-08-19IPO
1999-06-07Series Unknown· $25M
1998-11-01Angel· $1M
Leadership Team
Sundar Pichai
CEO
Thomas Kurian
CEO - Google Cloud
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