Android Growth Systems & App Foundations Lead

Able Too Work; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Google London is seeking a Technical Lead for Android Growth Systems and App Foundations. You will own the technical strategy, drive OS-level entry points, and mentor a team of engineers while contributing as an IC.

This role demands deep Android expertise, leadership, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders. You'll partner with Product, UX, and cross-functional teams to weave Search features into the Android ecosystem, delivering proactive, high-value capabilities at scale

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.

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 engineers while spending 50% of time on IC contributions.

Skills

Android development

Leadership

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, CS, or related field

Tools

Kotlin

Jetpack Compose

Material Design

Architectural patterns

Job description

Google London is seeking a Technical Lead for Android Growth Systems and App Foundations. You will own the technical strategy, drive OS-level entry points, and mentor a team of engineers while contributing as an IC.

This role demands deep Android expertise, leadership, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders. You'll partner with Product, UX, and cross-functional teams to weave Search features into the Android ecosystem, delivering proactive, high-value capabilities at scale