Senior Software Engineer, Android, ChromeOS

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus target 15%

Job summary

Google San Jose, CA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for Android on ChromeOS to drive cross-device experiences and core synchronization frameworks across phones, tablets and laptops. You will work on large-scale systems, leveraging Java or Kotlin, and mentor teammates.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 5 years of software development experience, and 2 years in mobile app development and Android architecture. Preferred: Master’s/PhD and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with software development and consumer facing products.
• 2 years of experience with mobile app development and Android application architecture.
• Experience with Java or Kotlin.

Responsibilities

• Build magical, multi-device experiences that make Android the ecosystem of choice for premium users.
• Design and develop the core synchronization frameworks across phones, tablets, and laptops to connect seamlessly.
• Focus on device connectivity, sharing, and task continuity; empower users to cast apps, hand off tasks, and share files across devices.
• Manage complex technical challenges involving peer-to-peer connectivity, cross-device APIs, and deep Android platform integrations.

Skills

Software development

Mobile app development

Android architecture

Mentoring teammates

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master's degree or PhD (preferred)

Job description

Senior Software Engineer, Android, ChromeOS

Google San Jose, CA, USA

Mid

Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with software development and consumer facing products.
• 2 years of experience with mobile app development and Android application architecture.
• Experience with software coding in Java or Kotlin.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in a related technical field.
• Experience with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Wi-Fi Direct, mDNS, or related device discovery frameworks.
• Experience with peer-to-peer device connectivity, network protocols, or connected devices.

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.

ChromeOS delivers quality computing at scale to provide universal and unfettered access to information, entertainment, and tools. Our mission is to empower anyone to create and access information freely through fast, secure, simple, and intelligent computing.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $174000 - $252000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

• Build magical, multi-device experiences that make Android the ecosystem of choice for premium users.
• Design and develop the core synchronization frameworks that allow phones, tablets, and laptops to connect seamlessly.
• Focus on areas like device connectivity, sharing, and task continuity, your work will empower users to easily cast apps, hand off tasks, and share files across their devices.
• Manage complex technical challenges involving peer-to-peer connectivity, cross-device APIs, and deep Android platform integrations.

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.

Equity is granted exclusively and discretionarily by Alphabet Inc. on the basis of an agreement concluded between you and Alphabet Inc. Alphabet Inc. is your sole contractual partner with respect to equity grants. GSU grants are not guaranteed, are discretionary, are subject to approval by the Alphabet Inc. board of directors or its delegate, the terms of the relevant Alphabet Inc. stock plan, and your grant agreement. They have no impact on statutory payments. Current or past grants do not confer an acquired right.