Software Engineer, Rapid Prototyping New Pixel Software Products

Google; Jasper (AL); On-site; USD 147,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Google's Cambridge-based Pixel Rapid Prototyping team is seeking a Software Engineer to create high-fidelity prototypes for next-generation Pixel experiences. You will translate ambitious ideas into working Android-based demos, exploring new hardware and software concepts with speed and curiosity.

You will collaborate with UX, Product, and Hardware leads to push the art of the possible, prioritizing rapid iteration over production readiness, while advancing accessibility and user-centered design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of Android app development experience.
• 2 years of Java or Kotlin programming experience.
• 1 year experience with rapid prototyping for new products.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and iterate on high-fidelity Android apps and system-level modifications for new user experiences.
• Experiment with on-device ML models, sensor APIs, and hardware features to push Pixel capabilities.
• Identify and bypass technical roadblocks to demonstrate 'art of the possible' demos.
• Adapt quickly to changing requirements based on UX research and discovery.

Skills

Android development

Rapid prototyping

Java/Kotlin programming

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science (preferred)

Tools

Java

Kotlin

Job description

Software Engineer, Rapid Prototyping New Pixel Software Products

Location: Cambridge, MA, USA

Experience Level: Mid

Minimum 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 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 developing accessible technologies.
• 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 Salary Range: $147,000 - $210,000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

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

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Locations

Cambridge, MA, USA

Experience

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