Staff Android Software Engineer, Android System UI

Google is seeking a Staff Android Software Engineer to join their Android System UI team. This is a high-impact role where you'll be developing highly visible features for Android's user interface and improving underlying Framework components for widgets and shortcuts. The position requires deep technical expertise in Android development and framework internals, with a focus on creating robust APIs and optimizing performance.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll work at the heart of Android UI, directly impacting the experience of billions of users worldwide. You'll collaborate closely with product teams, designers, researchers, and partner teams to define and enhance the developer experience for applications building widgets and shortcuts. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both system-level programming expertise and the ability to guide technical direction across teams.

Android's mission is to bring computing to everyone globally, powering over 3 billion devices worldwide. The platform serves as the foundation for OEMs and developers to build compelling computing devices and applications. This role offers the opportunity to work on core Android features that directly impact user experience and developer productivity across the entire Android ecosystem.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in software development, particularly with Android systems, along with proven leadership abilities and a track record of delivering complex technical projects. This position offers the chance to shape the future of Android's user interface while working with cutting-edge technology at global scale.