Android Software Engineer III — Messages (App Basics)

Google Inc.; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Messages Android App Basics team in Mountain View is seeking a Software Engineer III to build and ship high‑quality Android experiences for over a billion users. You will contribute to performance, reliability, and user delight across core messaging journeys, collaborating with PM/UX and other engineers.

The role requires a BS plus 2 years of Android development experience (or 1 year with an advanced degree).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of software development experience (or 1 year with an advanced degree).
• 2 years of Android application development experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies.
• Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices.
• Contribute to existing documentation or educational content and adapt content based on product updates and user feedback.
• Contribute high quality code and work with other engineers to build polished, highly performant Android app experiences.
• Work cross-functionally with PM/UX to build new, delightful consumer features.

Skills

Software development

Android development

Algorithms & data structures

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master's degree or PhD (preferred)

Job description

Google Messages Android App Basics team in Mountain View is seeking a Software Engineer III to build and ship high‑quality Android experiences for over a billion users. You will contribute to performance, reliability, and user delight across core messaging journeys, collaborating with PM/UX and other engineers.

The role requires a BS plus 2 years of Android development experience (or 1 year with an advanced degree).