Entry Level Cloud Software Engineer Jobs
New grad cloud software engineer jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship project often carries more weight than a long resume. Most openings include a mix of remote and on-site roles across Technology & Software, Artificial Intelligence, and Media & Entertainment, with employers like Google, L3Harris, and Guidewire Software hiring at this level now.
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Top citySunnyvale, CA
Work type88% On-site
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Software Engineer Manager, Cloud Observability
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Software Engineer Manager, Cloud Observability
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Software Engineering Manager II, AI/ML, Google Cloud Compute
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Software Engineering Manager II, AI/ML, Google Cloud Compute
Sunnyvale, California
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Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Google Cloud Networking
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Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Google Cloud Networking
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Staff Software Engineer, Google Cloud Business Platforms
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Staff Software Engineer, Google Cloud Business Platforms
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Software Engineer Manager, Cloud Observability
Google·New York, New York
Job functions:
$207k - $301k/yr
2+ yrs exp.
On-Site
Master's degree
Full Time
10,000+ employees
Job Description
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript).
- 3 years of experience with data structures or algorithms and software development in one or more programming languages.
- 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role.
- 2 years of experience in a people management or team leadership role.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
- 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization.
- Experience with backend development in one or more of the following: C++, Go, Java, or gRPC.
- Experience with observability, large-scale distributed systems or planetary-scale data systems.
- Experience with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), managing high-availability service infrastructure, and on-call support rotations.
About the job
Like Google's own ambitions, the work of a Software Engineer goes beyond just Search. Software Engineering Managers have not only the technical expertise to take on and provide technical leadership to major projects, but also manage a team of Engineers. You not only optimize your own code but make sure Engineers are able to optimize theirs. As a Software Engineering Manager you manage your project goals, contribute to product strategy and help develop your team. Teams work all across the company, in areas such as information retrieval, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking, security, data compression, user interface design; the list goes on and is growing every day. Operating with scale and speed, our exceptional software engineers are just getting started - and as a manager, you guide the way.With technical and leadership expertise, you manage engineers across multiple teams and locations, a large product budget and oversee the deployment of large-scale projects across multiple sites internationally.
As a part of Cloud Observability, which empowers Google Cloud Platform (GCP) customers through their AI transformation by providing a high-performance platform for enterprise applications and AI workloads, the Cloud Metrics Platform team provides the public-facing APIs essential for cloud monitoring. You will enable users to gain deep insights into system health and performance, generate real-time alerts, and maximize availability at scale. You will act as a critical bridge between Google's planetary-scale internal monitoring systems and public cloud services, the team partners across GCP to deliver a compelling, end-to-end observability experience.Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s 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: $207000 - $301000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Set and communicate team priorities that support the broader organization's goals, aligning strategy, processes, and decision-making across teams.
- Establish clear expectations with individuals based on their level and role and aligned to the broader organization's goals, while meeting regularly with individuals to discuss performance and development and provide feedback and coaching.
- Develop the mid-term technical goal and roadmap within the scope of your (often multiple) team(s), evolving the roadmap to meet anticipated future requirements and infrastructure needs.
- Design, guide and vet systems designs within the scope of the broader area, and write product or system development code to solve ambiguous problems.
- Review code developed by other engineers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency).
Google
Software Engineer Manager, Cloud Observability
New York, New York
New 1m ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
$207k - $301k/yr
2+ yrs exp.
On-Site
Master's degree
Full Time
Job Description
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript).
- 3 years of experience with data structures or algorithms and software development in one or more programming languages.
- 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role.
- 2 years of experience in a people management or team leadership role.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
- 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization.
- Experience with backend development in one or more of the following: C++, Go, Java, or gRPC.
- Experience with observability, large-scale distributed systems or planetary-scale data systems.
- Experience with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), managing high-availability service infrastructure, and on-call support rotations.
About the job
Like Google's own ambitions, the work of a Software Engineer goes beyond just Search. Software Engineering Managers have not only the technical expertise to take on and provide technical leadership to major projects, but also manage a team of Engineers. You not only optimize your own code but make sure Engineers are able to optimize theirs. As a Software Engineering Manager you manage your project goals, contribute to product strategy and help develop your team. Teams work all across the company, in areas such as information retrieval, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking, security, data compression, user interface design; the list goes on and is growing every day. Operating with scale and speed, our exceptional software engineers are just getting started - and as a manager, you guide the way.With technical and leadership expertise, you manage engineers across multiple teams and locations, a large product budget and oversee the deployment of large-scale projects across multiple sites internationally.
As a part of Cloud Observability, which empowers Google Cloud Platform (GCP) customers through their AI transformation by providing a high-performance platform for enterprise applications and AI workloads, the Cloud Metrics Platform team provides the public-facing APIs essential for cloud monitoring. You will enable users to gain deep insights into system health and performance, generate real-time alerts, and maximize availability at scale. You will act as a critical bridge between Google's planetary-scale internal monitoring systems and public cloud services, the team partners across GCP to deliver a compelling, end-to-end observability experience.Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s 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: $207000 - $301000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Set and communicate team priorities that support the broader organization's goals, aligning strategy, processes, and decision-making across teams.
- Establish clear expectations with individuals based on their level and role and aligned to the broader organization's goals, while meeting regularly with individuals to discuss performance and development and provide feedback and coaching.
- Develop the mid-term technical goal and roadmap within the scope of your (often multiple) team(s), evolving the roadmap to meet anticipated future requirements and infrastructure needs.
- Design, guide and vet systems designs within the scope of the broader area, and write product or system development code to solve ambiguous problems.
- Review code developed by other engineers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency).
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- Google35
- L3Harris3
- Guidewire Software3
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- Visionist2
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- Media & Entertainment3
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- Retail2
Entry Level Cloud Software Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level cloud software engineer job?
Entry level cloud software engineer roles typically look for hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, along with comfort in a scripting or systems language like Python or Go. Certifications like AWS Cloud Practitioner or Google Associate Cloud Engineer give candidates a measurable edge, and a GitHub portfolio with deployed projects can substitute for formal work history at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level cloud software engineers?
Companies hiring entry level cloud software engineers right now include Google, L3Harris, and Guidewire Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad range of employers, including fast-growing startups building cloud-native products and established enterprises modernizing legacy infrastructure.
Are there remote entry level cloud software engineer jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and role type. About 13% of entry level cloud software engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, making this one of the more flexible technical disciplines for candidates who are not tied to a specific location. On-site roles still exist, particularly at companies that prefer in-person onboarding for junior engineers.
Are these new grad cloud software engineer jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior cloud software engineer roles. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship work or academic projects in place of full-time history, or calls out a degree as a substitute for prior employment. Searching for roles that list internships or coursework as qualifying experience is a reliable way to identify them.
Which industries hire the most entry level cloud software engineers?
Entry Level cloud software engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Artificial Intelligence, and Media & Entertainment, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they are either building cloud infrastructure from the ground up or scaling existing platforms rapidly enough to bring on junior engineers alongside senior staff.