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Senior Software Engineer, Android, Google Photos

Google is a global technology company that develops innovative products and services used by billions of users worldwide.
Android
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Consumer

Job Description

Google Photos is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Android team in Sydney. This role combines technical expertise with leadership opportunities, focusing on developing and enhancing the Google Photos mobile experience. As a senior engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing new features while also contributing to the architectural decisions that shape the product's future.

The position requires a strong background in Android development, particularly with Kotlin/Java, and emphasizes both technical excellence and leadership capabilities. You'll work on critical aspects of one of Google's most popular products, collaborating with teams across client-side, server-side, and machine intelligence domains.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to impact billions of users while working with cutting-edge technology. The role offers the chance to mentor junior engineers, lead technical initiatives, and contribute to a product that helps people manage and share their memories.

Google offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and learning. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunities for all candidates. The Sydney location offers a vibrant tech scene in one of the world's most livable cities.

As part of the Google Photos team, you'll be at the intersection of mobile development, cloud services, and AI, working on challenges at scale. The role combines technical problem-solving with product development, requiring both engineering expertise and user-focused thinking. If you're passionate about creating intuitive, reliable mobile experiences and want to shape the future of how people interact with their photos and memories, this position offers the perfect platform to make an impact.

Last updated a month ago

Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer, Android, Google Photos

  • Design and implement new features for Google Photos
  • Work with other engineers to define, and improve Google Photos Android architecture, making it scalable, reliable, and easy to reason
  • Mentor and lead other junior engineers on the team

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer, Android, Google Photos

Java
Kotlin
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, and with data structures/algorithms
  • 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products
  • 1 year of experience with software design and architecture
  • 3 years of experience building Android software products

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