Software Engineer III, Mobile, Android

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

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Greater London is seeking a Software Engineer focused on Android development. In this role, you will transition users from iOS to Android, ensuring data migration and familiarization with devices. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and experience in software development, specifically with Android applications. You will work within a collaborative team environment, contributing to the ongoing improvements of Android solutions. This position emphasizes an inclusive culture and requires English proficiency.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience with software development in a programming language.
• 2 years of experience with Android application development.
• Experience with the Android platform and ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Join the iOS Switching team within Android onboarding.
• Work on centralized Android solutions across most OEMs.
• Responsible for transitioning user data from iOS.

Skills

Software development

Android application development

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred qualifications

Experience with the Android platform and ecosystem.

• Ability to look for opportunities to improve the system.
• Ability to keep stakeholders apprised of issues and progress.
• Ability to take on responsibility and commitment for an outcome.

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

• Join the iOS Switching team within Android onboarding. Responsible for transitioning users data from iOS and helping them set up and familiarize themselves with an Android device.
• Work on a continual roadmap of improvements to this area within an established team.
• Work on centralized Android solutions which have uses across most OEMs.

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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