Senior Android Engineer - Jetpack Compose & API Design

Google Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Google London is seeking a Software Engineer III for Android, focusing on Jetpack Compose and modern Android development. This mid-level role requires hands-on experience with Android apps, Kotlin, and collaboration across multiple surfaces and teams.

The engineer will contribute to API design and developer tooling while advancing Google’s Android platform initiatives. The position emphasizes in-person interviews and opportunities to mentor junior teammates within a fast-paced, global

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, or 1 year with an advanced degree.
• 2 years of experience with Android application development.
• Experience with Kotlin.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Core Remote Compose team to build new functionality in the Remote Compose codebase.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across wear, homescreen app widgets, and other form factors to unblock their use of Remote Compose on novel surfaces.
• Work and iterate on API design with input from the team and community.
• Be focused on providing the best user experience for our developer community.

Skills

Android development

Kotlin

Software development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Jetpack Compose

Job description

Google London is seeking a Software Engineer III for Android, focusing on Jetpack Compose and modern Android development. This mid-level role requires hands-on experience with Android apps, Kotlin, and collaboration across multiple surfaces and teams.

The engineer will contribute to API design and developer tooling while advancing Google’s Android platform initiatives. The position emphasizes in-person interviews and opportunities to mentor junior teammates within a fast-paced, global