Software Engineer III, Android, Google Messages, App Basics

Google Inc.; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Messages Android App Basics team in Mountain View is seeking a Software Engineer III to build and ship high‑quality Android experiences for over a billion users. You will contribute to performance, reliability, and user delight across core messaging journeys, collaborating with PM/UX and other engineers.

The role requires a BS plus 2 years of Android development experience (or 1 year with an advanced degree).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of software development experience (or 1 year with an advanced degree).
• 2 years of Android application development experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies.
• Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices.
• Contribute to existing documentation or educational content and adapt content based on product updates and user feedback.
• Contribute high quality code and work with other engineers to build polished, highly performant Android app experiences.
• Work cross-functionally with PM/UX to build new, delightful consumer features.

Skills

Software development

Android development

Algorithms & data structures

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master's degree or PhD (preferred)

Job description

Software Engineer III, Android, Google Messages, App Basics

Mountain View, 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.
• 2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.
• 2 years of experience with android application development.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
• 2 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.

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.

The App Basics team is a core part of Google Messages, responsible for delivering a seamless and engaging messaging experience to over 1 billion monthly active users. The team is responsible for key user journeys within Google Messages, including composing and reading messages, replying, sharing rich media, expressive features and ML‑powered experiences.

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

US: $147000 - $210000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

• Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies.
• 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.
• Contribute high quality code and work with other engineers to build polished, highly performant Android app experiences.
• Work cross‑functionally with Product Management/User Experience (PM/UX) to build new, delightful consumer features.

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.

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