Senior Software Engineer, RCS & Global Messaging

Google LLC; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Share Senior Software Engineer, Messages, to help shape the next evolution of global communication. You will work on RCS protocol, client-side architecture, and scalable distributed systems, with opportunities to tackle diverse tech areas across Google’s platforms.

You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions, collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality features and optimize performance for billions of users worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with algorithms, data structures, complexity analysis and software design.
• Experience with Android system-level development or application framework design.

Responsibilities

• Profile, debug, and enhance RCS protocol stack and client-side architecture for throughput and latency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional product and engineering teams to integrate features (video streaming, codecs).
• Design robust systems handling massive concurrency with interoperability across networks.
• Be passionate about low-level optimization, latency reduction, and butter-smooth user experiences.
• Grow in a changing environment and build technology impacting billions daily.

Skills

Algorithms & data structures

Android system-level

Distributed systems

gRPC & Protobuf

Security protocols

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Master's or PhD in CS

Tools

Protocol Buffers (protobuf)

Job description

Google is seeking a Share Senior Software Engineer, Messages, to help shape the next evolution of global communication. You will work on RCS protocol, client-side architecture, and scalable distributed systems, with opportunities to tackle diverse tech areas across Google’s platforms.

You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions, collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality features and optimize performance for billions of users worldwide.