Android Growth & App Foundations Tech Lead

Google; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Technical Lead to drive the Android Search integration across the OS and launcher surfaces. You will shape technical strategy, drive large-scale systems, and partner with Product, UX, and cross-functional teams to weave Search into the Android experience.

You will lead a team while contributing as an individual contributor, focusing on proactive assistance, AI-enabled workflows, and scalable infrastructure that serves billions of users worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products.
• 5 years of experience with Android application development.
• 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
• Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 8 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
• 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
• 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects.
• Experience with modern Android development: Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Material Design.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on high-impact projects.
• Facilitate alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance large-scale software solutions.
• Leverage AI development tools to optimize daily workflows
• Manage a technical team of 6 engineers while spending 50% of time on IC contributions.

Skills

Android development

Software design & architecture

Software development

Testing & launching software

Data structures & algorithms

Leadership experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Kotlin

Jetpack Compose

Material Design

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master’s degree or PhD in engineering/computer science or related field

Job description

Google is seeking a Technical Lead to drive the Android Search integration across the OS and launcher surfaces. You will shape technical strategy, drive large-scale systems, and partner with Product, UX, and cross-functional teams to weave Search into the Android experience.

You will lead a team while contributing as an individual contributor, focusing on proactive assistance, AI-enabled workflows, and scalable infrastructure that serves billions of users worldwide.