Software Engineer II, Gamer Social

Fitbit; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in London is seeking a Software Engineer II to develop next-generation technologies. You will write development code and build engaging social experiences while collaborating on high-quality products. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's degree and experience in software development with programming languages such as Python and Java. A commitment to accessibility and user-facing products is a plus. Join a culture that values diversity and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience with software development in one or more programming languages.
• 1 year of experience with data structures or algorithms.
• Experience developing accessible technologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write product or system development code.
• Build interactive gamer social experiences across Play.
• Collaborate to support quality and usability.

Skills

Software development

Problem-solving

Collaboration

User-facing product development

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Python

C

C++

Java

JavaScript

Kotlin

Job description

Software Engineer II, Gamer Social

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.

Google Play offers music, movies, books, apps and games for devices, powered by the cloud. It syncs across devices and on the web. As part of the Android and Mobile team, Googlers working on Google Play do everything from engineering our backend systems, to shaping product strategy, to forming great content partnerships. They make it possible for people to do things like buy an ebook or song on their Android phone, then have it instantly available on their laptop. The Google Play team enhances the Android ecosystem by giving developers and partners a premium store where they can reach millions of users.

Responsibilities

• Write product or system development code.
• Build engaging, interactive gamer social experiences in surfaces across Play, creating APIs bridging Gamer Profile data with UI surfaces, compiling pipelines to support several social features.
• Collaborate to support the quality and usability of the finished product.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 1 year of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript).
• 1 year of experience with data structures or algorithms.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience developing accessible technologies.
• Experience building user-facing products.
• Experience with Kotlin/Java Android stack, server environment, and Android native development.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law.