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.

As a Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and launch innovative features Google Wallet. You'll have end-to-end responsibility for key areas, from design to deployment, directly impacting how millions of users digitize and use their everyday essentials.

Whether it is paying online with Autofill, using tap and pay in stores, or using the Google Pay app, the Payments team at Google is focused on making payments simple, seamless, and secure. In addition to consumer payment technologies, the Payments team also powers the money movement between Google and its consumers and businesses.

Responsibilities

• Work on building new features and a platform for Google Wallet on Android - the user's digital "file system" of credentials for use across Google and in the real world.

• Work with Product Managers and UX on building new features and enhancing existing features within the Google Wallet Android app, as well as help new integrators into Wallet making sure their data fits smoothly into our platform.

• Help us accommodate Wallet's growing scale and take advantage of the newest Android features, as well as help maintain and evolve the Wallet app's deep integration with both Google Play Services and the underlying Android platform.

• Help set the technical direction for the organization by building common abstractions, setting best practices, and working with our client infrastructure team to ensure harmonious growth and scaling.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

• 2 years of experience with software programming in Java or Kotlin.

• 2 years of experience with Android application development.

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.

• Experience with the full software development lifecycle.

• Experience with full-stack (client, server and database) development.

• Experience working in a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams across different time zones.

• Familiarity with server-side API design and integration.

• Knowledge of the payments, NFC contactless payments, or digital credentials landscape.