Software Engineer, Java and Kotlin Ecosystem

Google is seeking a Software Engineer to join their Core team, focusing on the Kotlin Multiplatform Ecosystem development. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on critical infrastructure and developer tools that impact both Google's internal systems and the open-source community. You'll collaborate with developers of popular Java Open Source libraries like Guava, Truth, and Flogger, while improving developer experience through enhanced toolchains, library development, and static analysis.

The position is part of Google's Core team, which builds the technical foundation behind Google's flagship products. As a team member, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining essential building blocks that drive innovation across the company. The role involves working with distributed systems, infrastructure development, and large-scale system design.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in Java and Kotlin development, with a background in infrastructure or distributed systems. You'll need to demonstrate expertise in software development best practices, code review, and technical documentation. The role offers opportunities to work on open-source projects and make significant contributions to Google's development ecosystem.

Key responsibilities include developing KMP developer tools, helping engineers with cross-platform code implementation, leading design reviews, and ensuring code quality through reviews and best practices. You'll also contribute to documentation and educational content while working on improving the overall developer experience at Google.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about infrastructure, API design, and code health, with an interest in making an impact on both internal and external developer communities. The role offers the chance to work on challenging technical problems at scale while contributing to the evolution of Google's development ecosystem.