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Software Engineer III
Software Engineer III
Software Engineer III
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/31/2026
Compensation
$147,000 - $210,000 per year
Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.4% approval908 approvals4,273 LCA0.6% entry-level-14% YoY
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Job Description
The 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.
Benefits
Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.
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
908
FY2026
Approval rate
98.4%
FY2026
LCA certified
4,273
FY2026
Entry-level share
0.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
14%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
51%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
FY2022 FY2024 FY2026 0 400 800 1200 1600
Approval rate by fiscal year
FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2026 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Continuing vs initial approvals
FY2022 FY2024 FY2026 0 2500 5000 7500 10000
Initial
Continuing
LCA certified positions by quarter
2022-Q1 2023-Q2 2024-Q3 2026-Q2 0 2000 4000 6000 8000
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025 FY2026 0 3000 6000 9000 12000
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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At a glance
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
8/31/2026
$147,000 - $210,000 per year
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.
Qualifications
- 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work arrangements
Skills mentioned
About Google
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