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 be responsible for the end-to-end development of features that drive revenue and content discovery on the Google TV platform. You will work across the full stack, transitioning between building high-performance User Interface (UI) components for the Android launcher and developing the server-side APIs that power them. As the business generation landscape rapidly evolves, you will solve technical issues at the intersection of the client and server to ensure a seamless experience for users. You will act as a key technical contributor, collaborating with partners in the Ads Product Area and other Google TV teams to design and implement mission-critical business generation features.

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

• Design, develop, and maintain features across the Google TV launcher and the server-side platform.

• Build and optimize UI components for the Google TV home screen.

• Write high-quality code primarily in Kotlin, while maintaining and interfacing with existing Java codebases.

• Develop and scale backend services and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) that power business generation and content discovery.

• Partner with Product Management, User Experience (UX), Content Programming, and teams across the YouTube/Ads Product Areas and Google TV.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

• 2 years of experience with software development in Java.

• Experience with software development in one or more additional programming languages (e.g., C++, Go, or Python).

Preferred qualifications

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

• 2 years of experience with data structures or algorithms.

• Experience with full-stack development, including both Android application development and server-side engineering.

• Experience working with Ads technologies or business generation platforms.

• Experience writing code in Kotlin.

• Experience with SQL, data analysis and Flume.