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Senior Software Engineer, Photos Video Consumption

Google develops next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information.
Mobile
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 Photos Video Consumption team in Sydney. This role is part of Google Photos, one of Google's most sought-after products, combining client-side development (web and mobile), server-side capabilities (search, storage, serving), and machine intelligence (learning, computer vision).

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing features for the Photos Mobile application, working on both Android and iOS platforms. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement new product features while ensuring user trust. The role involves technical leadership, including mentoring other engineers and contributing to software architecture decisions.

Google's engineering culture emphasizes versatility and leadership, with opportunities to work on critical projects that impact billions of users. The position requires strong expertise in mobile development, particularly with languages like Kotlin, Java, Swift, or Objective-C, along with solid understanding of data structures and algorithms.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of software development experience, with a preference for those who have built Android or iOS products at scale. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of photo/video technology, mobile development, and user experience, while being part of a team that shapes how people worldwide interact with their memories.

Working at Google comes with comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to be part of a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Sydney location offers a vibrant tech hub environment in one of the world's most livable cities.

Last updated 6 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer, Photos Video Consumption

  • Develop features in the Photos Mobile application (Android or iOS)
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to design, build and deploy exciting new product features
  • Work with engineers to define, and continuously improve our software architecture
  • Mentor and lead engineers on the team
  • Identify, triage, debug, track and resolve issues in existing code

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer, Photos Video Consumption

Kotlin
Java
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 5 years of experience in software development with Kotlin/Java/C++ or Objective-C/Swift and data structures and algorithms
  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field (preferred)
  • 6 years of experience building Android or iOS Software products (preferred)
  • Experience in a Technical Leadership role (preferred)

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer, Photos Video Consumption

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Parental Leave
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Equal employment opportunity
  • Inclusive work environment

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