Software Engineer II, Google Backup Client

Google Inc.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in London is seeking a Software Engineer II to enhance Google Backup services. The candidate should have experience in Android development and strong skills in Java and Kotlin. Responsibilities include managing backup systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve user experience. This role is vital in delivering impactful software solutions for billions of users worldwide.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience with data structures or algorithms.
• 1 year of experience with Android application development.

Responsibilities

• Manage seamless backup management and opt-ins into Google backup services.
• Own code in GMScore and Restore apk (Switch apk).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to unify the Google experience.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Android application development

Data structures

Algorithms

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Software Engineer II, Google Backup Client

Google London, UK

Responsibilities

• Manage seamless backup management and opt-ins into Google backup services.
• Own code in GMScore and Restore apk (Switch apk).
• Work on a continual roadmap of improvements to this area within an established team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to unify the Google experience.
• Partner with Photos, Messages, Whatsapp, Healthconnect teams to integrate their services into Google Backup, working together to solve intricate issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 1 year of experience with data structures or algorithms.
• 1 year of experience with Android application development.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in Java and Kotlin.
• Experience with the Android platform, Android SDK, and the broader Android ecosystem.
• Experience in developing and shipping Android applications or services.
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve systems and user experiences.
• Ability to take ownership and show commitment, focusing on delivering impactful outcomes rather than just completing tasks.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to keep stakeholders informed and engaged.

About the job

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.

Whenever someone buys a new phone or tablet the first step is to set it up. The Android Onboarding team looks after the experience of the first few hours with the device. We are responsible for guiding users through setup as well as transferring the data from a previous device or from the cloud.

Our product is included on every new Android device, and offers cloud backup protection to billions of existing users around the world, through our Google Backup (Backup by Google One) service. Whether your device is stolen or falls in a lake, we make sure that your data isn’t lost, and will always be there for you on another device.

Android is Google’s open-source mobile operating system powering more than 3 billion devices worldwide. Android is about bringing computing to everyone in the world. We believe computing is a super power for good, enabling access to information, economic opportunity, productivity, connectivity between friends and family and more. We think everyone in the world should have access to the best computing has to offer. We provide the platform for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers to build compelling computing devices (smartphones, tablets, TVs, wearables, etc.) that run the best apps/services for everyone in the world.

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