---
title: "Software Engineer at Google – Chicago, IL · Posted Aug 18"
canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/job/software-engineer-at-google-6a5d41f9-ad42-52c8-863f-38bd7eb36b53"
language: "en"
author: "Metaintro"
---

[![Google logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gstatic.com%2Fimages%2Fbranding%2Fsearchlogo%2Fico%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=BDKNIk76wJac9i-LAZppluVpAO3UuN8wc9QbQfIxuFY)](/company/google)[Google](/company/google)
# Software Engineer at Google

Compensation

$147,000 – $210,000/yr

**Location**
: Chicago, Illinois

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: mid

**Posted**
: Aug 18, 2026

## Description

Google is hiring a Software Engineer for its Admin Access Platform (AAP) Dynamic Policy Engine team to build and scale a dynamic authorization engine that protects privileged access at scale. The role involves designing novel access controls, optimizing and analyzing policy-engine tooling, partnering with SREs and other teams, and supporting reliable, secure access systems. Candidates need a bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience, at least two years of Java programming experience, two years of coding and system-design experience, and two years of code-optimization experience. Compensation is $147,000–$210,000 USD plus a 15% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

## Trending job searches

Every query opens live roles, salary samples, and market demand — tap a search to run it instantly.

- [Find Software Engineer jobs in Chicago, Illinois, United States](/jobs/search?q=Find+Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+Illinois%2C+United+States)
- [Find roles similar to Software Engineer in Chicago, Illinois, United States](/jobs/search?q=Find+roles+similar+to+Software+Engineer+in+Chicago%2C+Illinois%2C+United+States)
- [Find remote Software Engineer jobs](/jobs/search?q=Find+remote+Software+Engineer+jobs)
- [Find Software Engineer jobs with Java and System design](/jobs/search?q=Find+Software+Engineer+jobs+with+Java+and+System+design)
- [Find jobs similar to Software Engineer](/jobs/search?q=Find+jobs+similar+to+Software+Engineer)
- [Find Software Engineer jobs posted this week](/jobs/search?q=Find+Software+Engineer+jobs+posted+this+week)
- [Find Software Engineer jobs paying $140,000 or more per year](/jobs/search?q=Find+Software+Engineer+jobs+paying+%24140%2C000+or+more+per+year)
- [Find Developer jobs in Chicago, Illinois, United States](/jobs/search?q=Find+Developer+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+Illinois%2C+United+States)

## Get More from Metaintro

Unlock powerful job search, personalized recommendations, and deep career insights from comprehensive, market-leading data and live market signals.

- [Browse all jobs](/jobs/search)
- [Access help center](/help)
- [Explore our content](/blog)

![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:1200:800/q:30/plain/images/bridges/bridge-expand.1df895c6bd76d96f.png)

For job seekers

## Ready to find a role that actually fits?

Upload your résumé, start a Job Search Thread, and let Metaintro rank real openings against your experience — then guide you from search to offer.

[Get Started Free](/signup)[Search matching jobs](/jobs/search)

Match

Compare live roles against your current evidence.

Position

Turn proof projects into role-specific applications.

Improve

Use market feedback to keep the skill plan current.

[Return to navigation](#main-navigation)