Senior Software Engineer, Android System UI, Personalization

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in software development, with a focus on Android UI or graphics, using Java or Kotlin and the Android framework for app development.
• 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
• Experience with front-end development, design implementation, and system design principles.
• Experience in shipping, user-facing features in an environment.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role, leading technical initiatives across cross-functional teams.
• Experience in graphics programming (e.g., OpenGL ES, Vulkan, custom shaders) and performance.
• Experience developing accessible technologies.
  
• Understanding of motion design principles and implementing fidelity animations.

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.

In this role, you will drive technical vision and execute critical Android customization, from UI features to advanced graphics engines.

Android is Google’s open-source mobile operating system powering more than 3 billion devices worldwide. Android is about bringing computing to everyone in the world. We believe computing is a super power for good, enabling access to information, economic opportunity, productivity, connectivity between friends and family and more. We think everyone in the world should have access to the best computing has to offer. We provide the platform for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers to build compelling computing devices (smartphones, tablets, TVs, wearables, etc) that run the best apps/services for everyone in the world.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $166,000-$244,000 + 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of Android UI experiences for personalization and customization features.
• Drive the development of graphics frameworks, custom shaders, and intricate animations that bring expressive motion to life across the OS.
• Collaborate with Product and UX teams to define and deliver the future of Android's personalization capabilities.
• Architect and build platforms and APIs to support both Pixel and OEM-specific personalization features.
• Mentor engineers contribute to the overall technical excellence and innovation of the team.