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Staff Software Engineer, Health and Fitness Platform Development

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

Description For Staff Software Engineer, Health and Fitness Platform Development

Google is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of their health and fitness platform. This role is part of a team dedicated to creating a first-party Android application that centralizes personal health and fitness information. The platform aims to provide a unified view of health metrics, enabling proactive health monitoring and valuable insights into long-term wellness trends.

The position combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in both backend systems and Android development. You'll be working with Fitbit's ecosystem of smart devices and software platform to help make health more accessible to everyone. The role involves designing and implementing complex systems, mentoring other engineers, and driving technical decisions that impact product direction.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll be expected to balance new feature development with technical debt, lead multiple technical projects across mobile and backend domains, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java/Kotlin, system design, and a track record of leading technical teams.

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on Google's health and fitness initiatives, working at the intersection of consumer technology and wellness. You'll be part of Fitbit's mission within Google to help make everyone in the world healthier through innovative products and personalized experiences.

The role offers the chance to work on meaningful technology that directly impacts users' health and wellness, backed by Google's resources and reach. You'll collaborate with talented teams across Google and Fitbit, contributing to products that help millions of users achieve their health and fitness goals.

Last updated 7 days ago

Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Health and Fitness Platform Development

  • Design, guide, and vet systems designs within the scope of the team or broader area. Review code developed by other engineers and provide feedback to ensure best practices
  • Contribute directly to product evolution through code and resolve ambiguous, complex issues
  • Lead multiple technical projects to deliver high quality and usable products for our customers across domains (e.g., Mobile, Backend, logging/analytics)
  • Influence direction and roadmap of our product requirements and prioritization within our domain and across subteams, balancing new development with technical debt
  • Comply with all company health and safety policies, procedures, and legal requirements

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer, Health and Fitness Platform Development

Java
Kotlin
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience in software development and data structures/algorithms in Java/Kotlin or more languages
  • 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role; overseeing projects
  • Experience with design and architecture; and testing/launching software products
  • Experience building production product backends and infrastructure

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, Health and Fitness Platform Development

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Retirement benefits

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