Staff Software Engineer, Android Content

Google develops next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another.
Android
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS · Consumer

Description For Staff Software Engineer, Android Content

Google is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Android team, which powers over 3 billion devices worldwide. This role is crucial in developing and maintaining the Android platform, which aims to bring computing accessibility to everyone globally. The position involves working on critical aspects of Android's content framework, requiring deep technical expertise in mobile development and system design.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll lead technical initiatives, mentor team members, and drive architectural decisions that impact billions of users. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop APIs and frameworks that enable developers to create powerful Android applications. The role requires expertise in system design, performance optimization, and the ability to tackle complex technical challenges.

Google's Android team believes in making computing accessible to everyone, viewing it as a force for good that enables access to information, economic opportunity, productivity, and connectivity. You'll be part of a team that builds the platform for OEMs and developers to create compelling computing devices across smartphones, tablets, TVs, and wearables.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical skills with leadership abilities, bringing 8+ years of software development experience and a proven track record in system design and architecture. You'll work in Bengaluru, India, contributing to Google's mission of organizing the world's information and making it universally accessible and useful through Android's platform.

This role offers the opportunity to impact billions of users while working with cutting-edge technology and some of the best engineers in the industry. You'll be at the forefront of mobile computing, helping shape the future of how people interact with their devices and access information worldwide.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Android Content

  • Design, implement, and maintain efficient and reliable solutions for Android, ensuring optimal performance and user experience
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and integrate APIs that enable developers to create powerful and performant applications
  • Participate in the entire lifecycle of Android features, from ideation and design to implementation, testing, and deployment
  • Investigate and resolve issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks, working closely with QA and other engineering teams like android systems
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in technologies and best practices, and incorporate them into the Android framework where appropriate
  • Contribute to the development of documentation, guides, and best practices related to Android frameworks
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer, Android Content

Java
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience in software development, and with data structures/algorithms
  • 5 years of experience with design and architecture; and testing/launching software products
  • Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience working in an organization involving cross-functional or cross-business projects (preferred)

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