Software Developer II, Early Career

The application window will be open until at least November 27th, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after specified date.

During the application process, you will be able to indicate any additional preferred working locations. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, and we will consider your skills and interests for other open positions across our available locations.

This posting is for a future vacancy.

Google utilizes AI tools to assist in assessing candidates in our hiring processes.

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

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 1 year of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript) in an industry setting.
• Experience working with one or more of the following: Web or Mobile Application Development, Unix/Linux environments, Distributed and Parallel Systems, Machine Learning or AI, Information Retrieval, Natural Language Processing, Networking, Developing Software Systems, or Security Software Development.
• Experience utilizing AI productivity tools to streamline business or development workflows.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
  
• Experience developing accessible technologies.
  
• Experience with machine learning algorithms and tools, Basics of Machine Learning, Generative AI, Recommendations/Ranking/Predictions, Natural Language Processing, Speech Audio, Machine Learning Infrastructure, Reinforcement Learning, and Computer Vision.
• Experience developing infrastructure, distributed systems or networks, or experience with compute technologies, storage, or hardware architecture.

Google's software developers 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 software developers 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 developer, 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 software developers 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 a key member of a small and versatile team, you design, test, deploy and maintain software solutions.

Google is an development company at heart. We hire people with a broad set of technical skills who are ready to take on some of technology's greatest challenges and make an impact on users around the world. At Google, developers not only revolutionize search, they routinely work on scalability and storage solutions, large-scale applications and entirely new platforms for developers around the world. From Google Cloud to Google Ads, Android to YouTube, social to local, Google developers are changing the world one technological achievement after another.

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

Canada: $126000 - $129000 (CAD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve software.
  
• Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
  

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Waterloo, ON, Canada; Montreal, QC, Canada.