Staff Android System Engineer - Laptop & Tablet

Google Inc.; San Jose, Kirkland (CA, WA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for Android Laptop and Tablet System Software to own outcomes across embedded OS and platform-level software. The role emphasizes solving ambiguous problems, influencing stakeholders, and delivering high-quality, scalable software across desktop form factors.

Requirements include 8 years in software development, strong C/C++/Java/Python skills, and 3+ years in technical leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products.
• 5 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.
• 5 years of coding experience in C, C++, Java, or Python.
• 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
• 8 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
• 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
• 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects.
• Experience with Linux kernel.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute plans to bring-up, debug and validate designs to achieve functional and performance goals.
• Learn Android sensor framework and adapt for Desktop form factors.
• Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency).
• Work with cross-functional teams and engineering managers to develop kernel HAL, framework that enables user experience with next generation sensing technologies.

Skills

C/C++/Java/Python

Embedded OS

Data structures & algorithms

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Linux kernel

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering/CS or related

Job description

Google is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for Android Laptop and Tablet System Software to own outcomes across embedded OS and platform-level software. The role emphasizes solving ambiguous problems, influencing stakeholders, and delivering high-quality, scalable software across desktop form factors.

Requirements include 8 years in software development, strong C/C++/Java/Python skills, and 3+ years in technical leadership.