Senior Software Engineer, Android Bluetooth

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.

We work on building the next generation "Better Together" Android Bluetooth features and frameworks to unlock magical experiences within the Android ecosystem. Our goal is to enable devices across the ecosystem to compound each other's value, starting with the 3+ billion Android devices out there. Deliver exceptional data-driven device connectivity and shape the future for our platforms and partners. Our team's focus is on providing seamless connectivity using Bluetooth technology and deliver key experiences for the users.

Android is Google’s 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.

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

• Lead new features and technologies within the Better Together Connectivity domain with a focus on XR experiences along with proposing long term technical strategy.
• Design, implement and maintain Android Connectivity stack.
• Collaborate with both internal, external and partner teams to refine and define the Bluetooth stack and scaling it to the industry.
• Work on the leading edge Bluetooth technologies, deeper integration into android system with a focus on XR platforms and help scale that across all of Android.
• Lead and influence the design of the android platform stack and influence it’s design across first-party and third-party products.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with software development in Java and C++.
• 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with large-scale application design and architecture.
• 3 years of experience with Android application development.
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
• 5 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
• 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.
• Experience developing accessible technologies.