Software Engineer, Rapid Prototyping New Pixel Software Products

Google Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Cambridge, MA, USA is seeking a Mid Software Engineer for Rapid Prototyping of New Pixel Software Products. You will drive the creation of high-fidelity prototypes to test and demonstrate new hardware and software experiences.

Work with Pixel team members across UX, Product, and Hardware to translate ambitious concepts into working software, prioritizing rapid iteration and exploration of new technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with Android application development.
• 2 years of experience with software development in Java or Kotlin.
• 1 year industry or academic experience with rapid prototyping techniques for new products.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and iterate on high-fidelity proof-of-concept Android applications and system-level modifications to bring novel user experiences to life.
• Experiment with bleeding-edge technologies—such as new on-device ML models, experimental sensor APIs, and unreleased hardware features to push the boundaries of what is technically possible on Pixel devices.
• Identify and creatively bypass technical roadblocks within the Android stack. Optimize for speed, ingenuity, and "art of the possible" demonstrations rather than long-term maintainability or production-grade architecture.

Skills

Android development

Java/Kotlin

Rapid prototyping

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Master’s degree or PhD in CS or related fields

Job description

Software Engineer, Rapid Prototyping New Pixel Software Products

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Google Cambridge, MA, 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 Android application development.
• 2 years of experience with software development in Java or Kotlin programming languages.
• 1 year industry or academic experience with rapid prototyping techniques for new products.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
• 2 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
• Experience with prototyping proof-of-concept ideas to completion.

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.

As a Software Engineer on the Pixel Rapid Prototyping team, you will be a core builder driving the creation of next-generation user experiences for Pixel products. Operating in a fast-paced, highly creative environment, you will build high-fidelity prototypes that push the boundaries of what is technically possible, proving out new hardware and software experiences.

Working closely with technical leadership and cross-functional partners in UX, Product, and Hardware, you will translate ambitious, abstract concepts into tangible, working software. You will thrive on unconstrained technical exploration—creatively hacking across the Android framework, applications, and emerging technologies to demonstrate the "art of the possible," prioritizing rapid iteration, speed, and discovery over immediate commercial viability or productionization requirements.

The Google Pixel team focuses on designing and delivering the world's most helpful mobile experience. The team works on shaping the future of Pixel devices and services through some of the most advanced designs, techniques, products, and experiences in consumer electronics. This includes bringing together the best of Google’s artificial intelligence, software, and hardware to build global smartphones and create transformative experiences for users across the world.

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

• Design, build, and iterate on high-fidelity proof-of-concept Android applications and system-level modifications to bring novel user experiences to life.
• Experiment with bleeding-edge technologies—such as new on-device ML models, experimental sensor APIs, and unreleased hardware features to push the boundaries of what is technically possible on Pixel devices.
• Identify and creatively bypass technical roadblocks within the Android stack. Optimize for speed, ingenuity, and "art of the possible" demonstrations rather than long-term maintainability or production-grade architecture.

Adapt quickly to changing requirements and pivot technical approaches based on daily learnings, UX research feedback, and continuous discovery.

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