Software Engineer, Android Systems

Google; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Software Engineer for Android Systems to develop and enhance Android functionalities for billions of users. Candidates should have a strong background in C++, Android system development, and experience with the Linux operating system. This role involves working on core system components, contributing to critical projects, and offers opportunities to collaborate across various teams globally.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience with software development in C++.
• 2 years of experience with Android system software development.
• Experience working on Linux operating system.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, improve and roll out Android Systems for billions of users.
• Work on core system components including memory, IPC, and virtualization.
• Create and maintain a reliable, secure and robust foundation for the Android software ecosystem.

Skills

C++

Android system software development

Linux

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

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Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA.Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with software development in C++.
• 2 years of experience with android system software development.
• Experience working on Linux operating system
  
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience developing and designing large software systems.
• Experience with System Software in any of the following areas - ARM/ARM64 architecture, compilers, firmware, Operating systems, Linux kernel, filesystems/storage, device drivers, performance tuning, networking, tools, tests, virtualization, platform libraries, etc.
  
  

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.

In this role, you will work on a variety of open source projects including the Linux kernel, Android operating system, and build the future of Android together with our large partner ecosystem. Daily aspects of the role will touch on areas such as memory, IPC, low-level performance, and systems software. You will be contributing to Android's updatability, security and quality while working alongside leading domain experts from various areas.

As a team working on systems software, we work on the foundations of the Android operating system and collaborate with numerous Android teams in Google across the globe. Areas of development may include the Linux kernel, operating systems, virtualization, security, inter-process communication, performance optimizations, app compatibility, and the Android core framework.

Android is Google’s open-source mobile operating system powering more than 3 billion devices worldwide. Android is about bringing computing to everyone in the world. We believe computing is a super power for good, enabling access to information, economic opportunity, productivity, connectivity between friends and family and more. We think everyone in the world should have access to the best computing has to offer. We provide the platform for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers to build compelling computing devices (smartphones, tablets, TVs, wearables, etc) that run the best apps/services for everyone in the world.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $141,000-$202,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, improve and roll out Android Systems for billions of users, applications and developers.
• Work on core system components including memory, IPC and virtualization.
• Scale development across a growing number of verticals (Wear, Auto, TV, large screen, etc).
• Create and maintain a reliable, secure and robust foundation for the Android software ecosystem.
• Work with our Android partners that ship Android devices.
  
  
  

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Engineering

• Industries

  Information Services and Technology, Information and Internet

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