Software Engineer III

About the role

This Software Engineer III role at Google involves developing next-generation technologies that impact billions of users. Engineers in this position will work on critical projects, with opportunities to switch teams as the business evolves. The focus is on solving complex problems and mentoring junior team members while utilizing expertise in various technical areas. This role requires versatility and leadership qualities to push technology forward.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience programming in C++, Python, or Java.
• Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields is preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Write product or system development code.
• Participate in or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders.
• Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback.
• Contribute to existing documentation or educational content.
• Triage product or system issues and debug, track, and resolve them.

Pay

$147,000 – $210,000 per year

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

• Filing entity: Google LLC
• As of Jul 17, 2026
• Initial approvals FY2026: 908
• FY2026 approval rate: 98.4%
• FY2026 LCA certified: 4,273
• FY2026 entry-level share: 0.6%
• FY2026 initial approvals YoY: 14%
• FY2026 LCA certified YoY: 51%