Mobile Software Engineer, Multiplatform, Early Careers at Google

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.

The team empowers Google app developers to create engaging experiences by sharing code across platforms. Our key objectives are to reduce code duplication, ensure uniformity, accelerate time-to-market, and support Google partners (e.g., YouTube, Search, Maps, Workspace).

The Core team builds the technical foundation behind Google’s flagship products. We are owners and advocates for the underlying design elements, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure at Google. These are the essential building blocks for excellent, safe, and coherent experiences for our users and drive the pace of innovation for every developer. We look across Google’s products to build central solutions, break down technical barriers and strengthen existing systems. As the Core team, we have a mandate and a unique opportunity to impact important technical decisions across the company.

Responsibilities

• Drive outcomes for immediate areas of work as a collaborator.

• Self-direct your individual contributions with the support from your team.

• Make well-reasoned design judgment calls within owned scope where there is no obvious “best” solution.

• Communicate effectively with your team mates.

• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, encouraging knowledge sharing and innovation.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

• 1 year of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript).

• 1 year of experience with data structures or algorithms.

• Experience with mobile app development.

• Experience communicating with clients and teams.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience developing accessible technologies.

• Experience creating and maintaining developer frameworks.

• Experience with Android and or iOS app development.

• Experience with Client and Server development.

• Experience as a generalist with the ability to work across many domains.

• Comfortable working across many teams and stakeholders.