Technical Solutions Consultant, Android Connectivity and Communication Platforms

Google Inc.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement benefits

Paid Time Off: 20 days vacation

Sick Time: 40 hours/year

Maternity Leave: 28-30 weeks

Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks

13 paid holidays/year

Job summary

Google Inc. is seeking a Technical Solutions Consultant to support mobile connectivity and communication technologies. This role involves managing technical partnerships with carriers and businesses for Android success, enhancing user access to advanced features.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in technical troubleshooting and software engineering, focusing on mobile solutions. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus, equity options, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience troubleshooting technical issues for partners or customers.
• Experience in system design and writing code in Java, C++, or Python.
• 5 years of experience in software engineering, product management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical dimensions of major OEM partnerships and product launches.
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for messaging and video protocols.
• Bridge external partners and internal teams to develop tailored solutions.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators for continuous improvement.
• Travel to partner sites to cultivate relationships and provide support.

Skills

Troubleshooting technical issues

System design

Coding (Java, C++, Python)

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Technical Solutions Consultant, Android Connectivity and Communication Platforms

Benefits for this role include:

• Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
• Sick Time: 40 hours/year (statutory, where applicable); 5 days/event (discretionary)
• Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
• Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
• Holidays: 13 paid days per year.

You may choose a preferred working location: San José, CA, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience troubleshooting technical issues for internal/external partners or customers.
• Experience in system design and writing code (e.g., Java, C++, Python).

Preferred qualifications

• 5 years of experience in either software engineering, product management, engineering program management, technical account management, sales engineering or a related field.
• Experience with mobile technology solutions/applications.
• Experience with telephony, RCS, IP Messaging protocols, business messaging.
• Excellent project management, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

About the job

As a Technical Solutions Consultant, you will play a critical role in supporting the rapid growth and adoption of mobile connectivity and communication technologies. You will establish, nurture, and expand technical partnerships and alliances with key ecosystem partners—carriers, aggregators, businesses—to ensure overall Android and cross‑platform success. Through your technical domain expertise and partnership management skills, you will help ensure global users have access to advanced connectivity and communication features regardless of the device or platform they use. You will bridge the gap between carrier infrastructure and the developer ecosystem, particularly by driving the adoption of Rich Business Messaging (RBM).

Responsibilities

• Drive technical dimensions of major OEM partnerships, overseeing product launches, interoperability testing, and feature alignment; coordinate internal and external teams to ensure seamless integration of messaging and video interoperability.
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for messaging and video protocols; guide partners through complex integrations, troubleshoot network and application layer issues, and deliver solutions that enhance cross‑platform functionality.
• Bridge external partners and internal Engineering, Product, Operations, and Business Development teams; translate technical requirements to develop tailored solutions that meet partner needs and advance core objectives.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on key performance indicators; share data with stakeholders to track progress and drive continuous improvement.
• Travel to partner sites to cultivate relationships, understand technical requirements, and provide support.

US: $152,000 – $222,000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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