Senior Software Engineer, Android, ChromeOS

Senior Software Engineer, Android, ChromeOS Location: San Jose, CA, USA

Experience Level: Mid

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Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with software development and consumer-facing products.
• 2 years of experience with mobile app development and Android application architecture.
• Experience with software coding in Java or Kotlin.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in a related technical field.
• Experience with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Wi-Fi Direct, mDNS, or related device discovery frameworks.
• Experience with peer-to-peer device connectivity, network protocols, or connected devices.

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.

ChromeOS delivers quality computing at scale to provide universal and unfettered access to information, entertainment, and tools. Our mission is to empower anyone to create and access information freely through fast, secure, simple, and intelligent computing.

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

US Salary Range: $174,000 - $252,000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Build magical, multi-device experiences that make Android the ecosystem of choice for premium users.
• Design and develop the core synchronization frameworks that allow phones, tablets, and laptops to connect seamlessly.
• Focus on areas like device connectivity, sharing, and task continuity; your work will empower users to easily cast apps, hand off tasks, and share files across their devices.
• Manage complex technical challenges involving peer-to-peer connectivity, cross-device APIs, and deep Android platform integrations.

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