Google

Staff Software Engineer, Android Laptop and Tablet System Software

Google San Jose, California, United States · $207K–$300K/yr

Software Development · 10,001+ employees

3 h ago
android Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

You will create and execute plans to bring-up, debug, and validate designs to meet functional and performance goals. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop kernel HAL and framework components for next-generation sensing technologies.

What they look for

Android C C++ Java Python Embedded operating systems Software design Software architecture Linux Linux kernel Data structures Algorithms Technical leadership Debugging Sensor framework HAL

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 8 years of software development experience, including 5 years in embedded operating systems and coding in C, C++, Java, or Python. A bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for a master's or PhD in a technical field.

Benefits

Bonus target Equity Health insurance

Full description

Minimum 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 one or more of the following languages: C, C++, Java, or Python.
  • 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • 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/Linux Kernel.

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.

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

US: $207000 - $300000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google. 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.

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