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Software Systems Engineer roles at Google sit at the intersection of large-scale infrastructure and product-critical systems work. Google has a well-established sponsorship process for this function, with dedicated immigration support for engineers moving through H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 pathways.
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INTRODUCTION
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $117,000-$166,000 + 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 benefits at Google.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT-related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 2 years of experience with systems automation.
- 2 years of experience with technical infrastructure (e.g., deployment, maintenance, troubleshooting).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3 years of experience with systems design and implementation.
ABOUT THE JOB
Systems Development Engineering (SDE) at Google is a role where you manage services and systems at scale. SDEs creatively put their engineering discipline to use automating the mundane and reducing toil. We don’t just write code to fix bugs, but emphasize the development of tools and solutions that fix classes of problems. We know it’s hard to control what you can’t measure – so we focus on observability: instrumenting first, then turning data into knowledge, and finally knowledge into action. We know that the operational efficiency of Google systems, services, virtual compute environments and the operating systems that power them impact the environment, not just the bottom line. We know that working together we can do more, and that community matters.
Google brings together people with a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We encourage them to collaborate, think big and take risks in a blame-free environment. We promote self-direction to work on meaningful projects, while we also strive to create an environment that provides the support and mentorship needed to learn and grow.
Together we engineer and build the infrastructure, tools, access and telemetry for systems that enable orchestration of Google-scale services. Come build things that matter.
Our mandate is to enable research and development efforts across the Alphabet by developing, maintaining, supporting, and growing the nGP framework (i.e., non-Google Platforms, non-Google Production (nGP)).
Our work is to provide a seamless suite of nGP services that are catered to our customers’ needs, enabling the advancements in Alphabet products and features.
Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.
Responsibilities
- Participate in on-call activities and manage the systems within the domain and work with the primary responders to help fix system issues.
- Troubleshoot technical issues, evaluate technical data, and develop recommendations for systems and services within the domain, respond to tickets/bugs within team-defined service-level objectives (SLOs), and contribute to systems and services in related domains through bug reports and consultation.
- Work with customers on defining distributed systems requirements, testing procedures, and proposing solutions.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

INTRODUCTION
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $117,000-$166,000 + 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 benefits at Google.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT-related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 2 years of experience with systems automation.
- 2 years of experience with technical infrastructure (e.g., deployment, maintenance, troubleshooting).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3 years of experience with systems design and implementation.
ABOUT THE JOB
Systems Development Engineering (SDE) at Google is a role where you manage services and systems at scale. SDEs creatively put their engineering discipline to use automating the mundane and reducing toil. We don’t just write code to fix bugs, but emphasize the development of tools and solutions that fix classes of problems. We know it’s hard to control what you can’t measure – so we focus on observability: instrumenting first, then turning data into knowledge, and finally knowledge into action. We know that the operational efficiency of Google systems, services, virtual compute environments and the operating systems that power them impact the environment, not just the bottom line. We know that working together we can do more, and that community matters.
Google brings together people with a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We encourage them to collaborate, think big and take risks in a blame-free environment. We promote self-direction to work on meaningful projects, while we also strive to create an environment that provides the support and mentorship needed to learn and grow.
Together we engineer and build the infrastructure, tools, access and telemetry for systems that enable orchestration of Google-scale services. Come build things that matter.
Our mandate is to enable research and development efforts across the Alphabet by developing, maintaining, supporting, and growing the nGP framework (i.e., non-Google Platforms, non-Google Production (nGP)).
Our work is to provide a seamless suite of nGP services that are catered to our customers’ needs, enabling the advancements in Alphabet products and features.
Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.
Responsibilities
- Participate in on-call activities and manage the systems within the domain and work with the primary responders to help fix system issues.
- Troubleshoot technical issues, evaluate technical data, and develop recommendations for systems and services within the domain, respond to tickets/bugs within team-defined service-level objectives (SLOs), and contribute to systems and services in related domains through bug reports and consultation.
- Work with customers on defining distributed systems requirements, testing procedures, and proposing solutions.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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Align your resume to Google's technical ladder
Google evaluates Software Systems Engineers against its internal SWE leveling rubric. Frame your experience around systems design, distributed infrastructure, and cross-team technical impact rather than product features, which signals the scope Google sponsors at.
Target teams that hire systems engineers year-round
Google's infrastructure, networking, and SRE-adjacent teams post Software Systems Engineer roles outside the H-1B cap season. Focusing your search on these orgs improves your odds of landing an offer that doesn't depend on the annual lottery.
Prepare for a sponsorship conversation at offer stage
Google's recruiting team initiates immigration support after an offer is extended, not before. Have your visa status, current employer authorization, and any cap-gap or OPT end dates documented so you can respond quickly when Google's immigration team reaches out.
Use Migrate Mate to find open roles filtered by sponsorship
Searching for Software Systems Engineer openings at Google that confirm visa sponsorship takes time. Migrate Mate filters job listings by visa type so you can identify relevant Google postings without manually screening each job description.
Understand DOL prevailing wage requirements for your location
Google's LCA filings through the DOL must meet prevailing wage levels for the work location, not your home city. If your role is based in a high-cost office like San Francisco or New York, ensure your offer reflects the correct wage tier.
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Find Software Systems Engineer at Google JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Google sponsor H-1B visas for Software Systems Engineers?
Yes, Google sponsors H-1B visas for Software Systems Engineers and has a dedicated immigration team that manages the process after an offer is extended. Google also sponsors H-1B1 visas for eligible nationals from Singapore and Chile, and E-3 visas for Australian citizens, giving qualified candidates multiple sponsorship pathways for this role.
How do I apply for Software Systems Engineer jobs at Google?
Applications go through Google's careers portal, where Software Systems Engineer roles are listed by team and location. The process typically involves a recruiter screen, technical phone interviews, and a virtual or onsite loop focused on systems design and coding. You can also browse open Software Systems Engineer positions at Google filtered by visa sponsorship on Migrate Mate before applying directly.
Which visa types does Google sponsor for Software Systems Engineer roles?
Google sponsors H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 visas for Software Systems Engineers. The H-1B is the most common path for applicants from most countries and is subject to the annual USCIS cap and lottery. H-1B1 and E-3 are cap-exempt alternatives available to nationals of Singapore, Chile, and Australia respectively, which means they can be filed at any time of year.
What qualifications does Google expect for Software Systems Engineer roles?
Google's Software Systems Engineer roles typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, electrical engineering, or a closely related field, which also satisfies the specialty occupation requirement for H-1B sponsorship. Beyond credentials, Google's technical interviews assess systems design at scale, proficiency in low-level programming, and experience with distributed systems or infrastructure projects relevant to its engineering scope.
How do I time my application around the H-1B cap if I'm on OPT?
USCIS accepts H-1B cap petitions in April for an October 1 start date. If you're on F-1 OPT, your employer needs to file before your OPT expires. STEM OPT extensions give you up to 24 additional months of work authorization, which can cover one full H-1B cycle if needed. Securing an offer from Google by February or March gives the immigration team enough runway to file in time.
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