Software Engineer III, Android, Jetpack Compose

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

Software Engineer III, Android, Jetpack Compose

Google London, UK

Mid

Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

X In most instances, this position requires in-person interviews as part of the hiring process.

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

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 2 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
• Experience with API Design, Android Libraries, Declarative Programming and API Development.
• Previous knowledge of Jetpack Compose.
• Familiarity with Android as a platform and have an interest in building libraries targeting developers as our users.

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.

The Platforms and Devices team encompasses Google's various computing software platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our first party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software, and hardware. Teams across this area research, design, and develop new technologies to make our user's interaction with computing faster and more seamless, building innovative experiences for our users around the world.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with other members of the 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 new surfaces with guidance from leads.
• Work and iterate on Application Programming Interface (API) design with input from the team and community.
• Be focused on providing the best user experience for our developer community.

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. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire .

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

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