Software Engineer, Mobile (Android), Search

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 this team, you will focus on building the native Android experience for Google Image Search Results Pages and the Image Viewer within the Android Google App. You will lead technical projects end-to-end from design documents to launch, while leadings performance optimizations for critical user journeys to improve speed and fluidity, * Write product or system development code.

• Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency).
• Contribute to existing documentation or educational content and adapt content based on product/program updates and user feedback.
• Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing the sources of issues and the impact on hardware, network, or service operations and quality.
• Collaborate on experiment design and data analysis to drive product improvements.

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Do you have experience in Software engineering?, Do you have a Master’s degree?, * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

• 2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.
• 2 years of experience with Android application development.
• Experience in Kotlin programming language., * Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
• 2 years of experience with data structures or algorithms.
• Experience with performance optimization, mobile image management (e.g., Glide, Bitmaps).
• Experience building performant, visually-forward Android user interfaces using Jetpack Compose and modern architecture patterns.
• Knowledge of Android SDK.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $147,000-$211,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.