Senior Android Engineer - Hotword & API Platform

Socket.dev; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Google in San Francisco seeks a software engineer to design, develop, test, and deploy large-scale Android-focused systems across Java and Kotlin. You will contribute to APIs, drive full-stack development, and lead initiatives shaping Android platform capabilities.

The role emphasizes leadership, system design, and collaboration across teams, with a compensation package including a substantial equity component and bonus targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 5 years of experience testing and launching software products.
• 5 years of experience with Android application development.
• 5 years of experience in software development using Java/Kotlin.
• Experience with operating systems, including Android.
• Master's or PhD preferred in a related technical field.
• 10 years of experience in Android OS and Google Play services.
• 8 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
• 3 years in a technical leadership role leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance large-scale software solutions.
• Build Android software for Hotword detection.
• Contribute to the full-stack development.
• Develop third-party APIs.
• Work primarily in Java and Kotlin.

Skills

Android development

Java/Kotlin

Large-scale systems

APIs design

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master's degree or PhD in Engineering/CS or related field

Tools

Java

Kotlin

Job description

Google in San Francisco seeks a software engineer to design, develop, test, and deploy large-scale Android-focused systems across Java and Kotlin. You will contribute to APIs, drive full-stack development, and lead initiatives shaping Android platform capabilities.

The role emphasizes leadership, system design, and collaboration across teams, with a compensation package including a substantial equity component and bonus targets.