Junior Backend Engineer, Identity

Google is hiring a Junior Backend Engineer, Identity to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Junior Backend Engineer, Identity, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a full-time, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (PST)). About the role You'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives What we offer: • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Home office and wellness stipends • Generous paid time off and company holidays • Flexible working hours across US time zones • Competitive salary and meaningful equity How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 0–2 years of experience or equivalent training • Strong communication in a remote, async environment • Experience with version control and CI/CD • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) • US work authorization Nice to have: • A growth mindset and eagerness to keep learning • Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment