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# Software Engineer, Google Public Sector at Google

Seniority in posting: Mid

Compensation

$174,000 – $252,000/yr

**Location**
: Reston, Virginia

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: senior

**Posted**
: Sep 1, 2026

## Description

Google is hiring a Software Engineer for its Public Sector Rapid Innovation team to build and validate generative AI applications for public-sector customers. The role involves designing AI-driven solutions, developing application prototypes, tuning and benchmarking models, building technical assets, collaborating with product and customer teams, and supporting regional field enablement. Candidates need a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, five years of software development experience, cloud AI architecture experience, RAG and vector-database experience, customer discovery experience, and an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph. The position offers $174,000–$252,000 USD plus a 15% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

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