mid software engineering QA Engineer ic · Posted May 15, 2026
$147,000 – $211,000
USD per year

About this role

Google is hiring a mid-level QA Engineer in the software engineering function based in San Jose, CA | San Francisco, CA. The posting calls out experience with LLMs, Distributed Systems, Data Structures, Data Visualization. Compensation is listed at $147,000–$211,000 per year.

Role
QA Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
San Jose, CA | San Francisco, CA
Posted
May 15, 2026

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Job description

from Google careers

In this role, you would be responsible for the development and maintenance of core retrieval and ranking mechanisms, improving the recall, performance, quality, and latency of some of our core serving systems.

The Core team builds the technical foundation behind Google’s flagship products. We are owners and advocates for the underlying design elements, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure at Google. These are the essential building blocks for excellent, safe, and coherent experiences for our users and drive the pace of innovation for every developer. We look across Google’s products to build central solutions, break down technical barriers and strengthen existing systems. As the Core team, we have a mandate and a unique opportunity to impact important technical decisions across the company.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $147,000-$211,000 + 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.
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