Senior Android Platform Engineer - Hardware & OS

Google Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision/Life

401(k) with company match

Paid time off 20 days

Sick time 40 hours/year

Maternity leave 28-30 weeks

Baby bonding leave 18 weeks

13 paid holidays

Job summary

Google Beam mirrors a breakthrough communication platform enabling lifelike conversations across distances using state-of-the-art 3D imaging and spatial audio. The role involves building Beam OS infrastructure, hardware integration, and scalable software design across cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates will bring strong experience in C++, Java, and Kotlin, with systems programming, Android platform familiarity, and proficiency in debugging low-level systems and networking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages such as C++, Java, or Kotlin.
• 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture, specifically in systems programming or custom hardware-software integration.
• 2 years of experience with the Android Platform, Android Internals, or the Android Open Source Project (AOSP).
• Experience with low-level system debugging, core operating systems concepts, and network configurations (including IP configurations, firewall rules, and ports exposed).

Responsibilities

• Write and test product or system development code (C++/Kotlin/Java) to control Beam custom hardware peripherals like cameras, displays, power, and thermal systems.
• Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies for Beam OS infrastructure, startup stability, and networking.
• Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency).
• Contribute to existing documentation or educational content and adapt content based on product/program updates and user feedback for developer workflows.
• Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing the sources of issues and the impact on hardware, network, or service operations and quality, owning local networking configurations, firewall rules, and exposed ports on the device.

Skills

C++

Java

Kotlin

Android Platform

Low-level debugging

Systems programming

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field

Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Google Beam mirrors a breakthrough communication platform enabling lifelike conversations across distances using state-of-the-art 3D imaging and spatial audio. The role involves building Beam OS infrastructure, hardware integration, and scalable software design across cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates will bring strong experience in C++, Java, and Kotlin, with systems programming, Android platform familiarity, and proficiency in debugging low-level systems and networking.