Senior Android Software Engineer

Staff Software Engineer, Android, Search Discover

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript).
• 5 years of experience with testing, and launching software products, and 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.

Preferred qualifications:

• 3 years of experience with Android application development.
• Proficiency in Kotlin or Java.
• Understanding of Android development fundamentals.

About the job

Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.

With your technical expertise you will manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions.

In Google Search, we're reimagining what it means to search for information – any way and anywhere. To do that, we need to solve complex engineering challenges and expand our infrastructure, while maintaining a universally accessible and useful experience that people around the world rely on. In joining the Search team, you'll have an opportunity to make an impact on billions of people globally.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and evolution of significant features and architectural components for the Discover feed within the Android Google App and -1 screen. 
• Write, test, deploy, and maintain high-quality, efficient, and reliable code, primarily using Kotlin and Java for the Android platform.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks, including latency (e.g., time to first draw done, CUI metrics), memory consumption, and UI jank, to ensure a smooth and responsive user experience.
• Drive the adoption and implementation of modern Android UI toolkits and paradigms (e.g., Jetpack Compose, xUIKit) to create engaging and adaptive user interfaces, especially for new device form factors like foldables.
• Work closely with Product Managers, UX Designers, Data Scientists, and other engineering teams to define requirements, refine designs, and deliver cohesive product experiences.

Experience Level

Senior Level