Software Engineer III, Mobile, Android

6 Months ago • 2-4 Years • Mobile Development

Job Summary

Job Description

Google is seeking a Software Engineer III, Mobile, Android to contribute to the development and maintenance of Android applications. Responsibilities include writing and reviewing code, contributing to documentation, debugging and resolving system issues, participating in design reviews, and managing project deliverables. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in Android application development, proficiency in data structures and algorithms, and experience with large-scale systems. The role involves working on projects critical to Google's needs, offering opportunities for growth and collaboration within a fast-paced environment. Android is Google’s open-source mobile operating system powering more than 3 billion devices worldwide, focused on bringing computing to everyone globally. This role requires technical expertise, leadership qualities, and the ability to handle various aspects of the full-stack development process.

Must have:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
2+ years software development experience
2+ years experience with data structures/algorithms
Android app development experience
Code review and debugging skills

Good to have:

Master's/PhD in CS
Experience with large-scale systems
Experience developing accessible technologies

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algorithms

data-structures

data-analytics

networking

problem-solving

user-interface

Job Details

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.
2 years of experience with data structures or algorithms in either an academic or industry setting.

Preferred qualifications:

Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
2 years of experience with Android application development.
2 years of experience with performance, large scale systems data analysis, visualization tools, and/or debugging.
Experience developing accessible technologies.

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.

Android is Google’s open-source mobile operating system powering more than 3 billion devices worldwide. Android is about bringing computing to everyone in the world. We believe computing is a super power for good, enabling access to information, economic opportunity, productivity, connectivity between friends and family and more. We think everyone in the world should have access to the best computing has to offer. We provide the platform for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers to build compelling computing devices (smartphones, tablets, TVs, wearables, etc) that run the best apps/services for everyone in the world.

Responsibilities

Write product or system development code.
Review code developed by other engineers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency).
Contribute to existing documentation or educational content and adapt content based on product/program updates and user feedback.
Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing the sources of issues and the impact on hardware, network, or service operations and quality.
Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies.