Android Rapid Prototyping Engineer

Socket.dev; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Google’s Pixel Rapid Prototyping team is seeking software engineers to create high‑fidelity prototypes that showcase next‑generation Pixel experiences. You will turn ambitious concepts into working software, exploring Android and emerging tech to prove the art of the possible in a fast‑paced setting.

Collaborating with UX, Product and Hardware, you’ll prototype on-device ML, sensor APIs and new hardware features, emphasizing rapid iteration and discovery over production readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with Android application development.
• 2 years of experience with software development in Java or Kotlin.
• 1 year industry or academic experience with rapid prototyping techniques for new products.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and iterate on high-fidelity proof-of-concept Android applications and system-level modifications to bring novel user experiences to life.
• Experiment with bleeding-edge technologies—such as new on-device ML models, experimental sensor APIs, and unreleased hardware features to push the boundaries of what is technically possible on Pixel devices.
• Identify and creatively bypass technical roadblocks within the Android stack. Optimize for speed, ingenuity, and "art of the possible" demonstrations rather than long-term maintainability or production-grade architecture.
• Adapt quickly to changing requirements and pivot technical approaches based on daily learnings, UX research feedback, and continuous discovery.

Skills

Android development

Java/Kotlin

Rapid prototyping

Algorithms

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science

Job description

Google’s Pixel Rapid Prototyping team is seeking software engineers to create high‑fidelity prototypes that showcase next‑generation Pixel experiences. You will turn ambitious concepts into working software, exploring Android and emerging tech to prove the art of the possible in a fast‑paced setting.

Collaborating with UX, Product and Hardware, you’ll prototype on-device ML, sensor APIs and new hardware features, emphasizing rapid iteration and discovery over production readiness.