Senior Software Engineer, Google Beam, Labs

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with software development in Java.
• 3 years of experience in Android development.
• Experience with device development and its lifecycle.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Experience with web technologies such as Angular, Go, or Network Configuration.
• Experience in collaborating with teams to achieve a shared goal.
• Experience in developing across a wide stack, from hardware and firmware to software.
• Excellent communication skills with cross-team and cross-functional partners.

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 manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions.

Labs is a group focused on incubating early-stage efforts in support of Google’s mission to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our team exists to help discover and create new ways to advance our core products through exploration and the application of new technologies. We work to build new solutions that have the potential to transform how users interact with Google. Our goal is to drive innovation by developing new Google products and capabilities that deliver significant impact over longer timeframes.

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Drive the end-to-end development of enabling Beam users to intuitively interact with Google Beam device.
• Develop software that powers the devices (like Touch Controllers) to interact with Beam stations, encompassing Android and web development, network security, over-the-air (OTA) update mechanisms, and more.
• Contribute to Beam's commercial launch, making this a high-impact opportunity.
• Partner closely with other Engineers, Security Specialists, Product Managers, and User Experience (UX) designers to create a cohesive and user-friendly solution.