Senior Software Engineer, Android, Laptops and Tablets

Senior Software Engineer, Android, Laptops and Tablets

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.

In this role, your mission is to drive Android Laptop and Tablet retail growth via rich user experiences (Demo Mode). You are passionate about innovation, from core feature development to creating immersive and informative retail experiences on Android Laptops and Tablets. Your approach is rooted in a fluid culture of experimentation, rapid iteration, and making data-informed decisions to ensure both the product and its demonstrations are impactful and engaging.

ChromeOS delivers quality computing at scale to provide universal and unfettered access to information, entertainment, and tools. Our mission is to empower anyone to create and access information freely through fast, secure, simple, and intelligent computing.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $166,000-$244,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages.
• 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
• Experience with Android application development, including UI development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
• 5 years of experience with data structures, or algorithms.
• Experience building for the web, Chromium, or Android, or an interest in both.
• Experience with scalable networking technologies (e.g., Load Balancers, Firewalls) and web standards (e.g., REST APIs, gRPC, Websockets).

Responsibilities:

• Build and enhance solid operating system infrastructure components that integrate seamlessly with Google backend services.
• Contribute to the full feature lifecycle, from ideation and experimentation to launch and iteration.
• Analyze feature performance and user engagement data to inform future development and strategy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure features are high-quality, reliable, and delightful to users.
• Write well-designed, testable, and efficient code following Google's development best practices.

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