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 broader Android Interactions Frameworks team owns the infrastructure that powers innovation across the entire Android ecosystem and how manufacturers build devices from modern smartphone innovations, emerging platforms (TV, Automotive, Wear, ...), to Large Screen and Foldable devices.

As part of Interactions Frameworks, the Adaptive Windowing team develops some of the primary and most visible multitasking capabilities and features on Android, covering Split-Screen, Picture-in-picture, Desktop Windowing, Bubbles and many others across various product types.

In this role, you will be instrumental in developing the most visible and foundational multitasking capabilities on Android, including Split-Screen and Picture-in-Picture. You will be responsible for technically leading the design, implementation, and delivery of these core features, which require an exceptionally high level of quality and reliability.
The Platforms and Devices team encompasses Google's various computing software platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our first party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software, and hardware. Teams across this area research, design, and develop new technologies to make our user's interaction with computing faster and more seamless, building innovative experiences for our users around the world.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $141,000-$202,000 + 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 design, implement and deliver critical user-visible features on Android for devices like Foldables, Tablets, and more.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, UX, application teams and external partners to build and improve system-level windowing framework functionality.

• Design and implement new tools and APIs for developers in AndroidX (Window Manager Jetpack) and other API surfaces to allow creating powerful and polished applications for Large Screen and Foldable devices.

• Work with hardware product teams to ship the next generation of Google and Android devices.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

• 2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.

• 2 years of experience with Android application development.

• 2 years of experience with Java and Kotlin.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in Android System UI or Framework development (e.g., Windowing, Services, System Apps).

• Experience working on medium to large scale Android apps involving multiple developers and designers.

• Experience in performance optimization (e.g., multi-threading/multi-process, logging/metrics, state machines, graphics).

• Understanding of Android app design and life-cycle.