Software Engineer II, Google Messages

Google develops next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another.
Mobile
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
1+ year of experience
Consumer

Description For Software Engineer II, Google Messages

Google Messages is a critical communication platform serving over 1 billion users, enabling Android users to communicate through SMS/MMS and RCS standards. As a Software Engineer II on the Consumer Messaging team, you'll be responsible for driving engagement by creating exciting features and optimizing app performance.

The role is part of Google's Android Business Communication unit, working on Android - Google's open-source mobile operating system that powers more than 3 billion devices worldwide. Android's mission is to bring computing to everyone, believing it's a force for good that enables access to information, economic opportunity, productivity, and connectivity.

As a software engineer at Google, you'll work on technologies spanning web search, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking, data storage, security, AI, natural language processing, UI design and mobile development. You'll have opportunities to switch teams and projects as you grow, contributing to critical projects while collaborating with teams globally.

The ideal candidate should have experience with mobile development, particularly Android, and proficiency in Kotlin. You'll be responsible for developing new features, maintaining code quality through reviews, contributing to technical documentation, and resolving system issues. This role offers the opportunity to impact billions of users while working with cutting-edge mobile technologies and being part of Google's mission to make computing accessible to everyone.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineer II, Google Messages

  • Write product or system development code
  • Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies
  • Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices
  • Contribute to existing documentation or educational content
  • Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing the sources of issues

Requirements For Software Engineer II, Google Messages

Kotlin
Java
Python
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 1 year of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript)
  • 1 year of experience with data structures or algorithms

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