Staff Software Engineer, Mobile (Android), Gmail, Google Workspace

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products.
• 5 years of experience with Android application development.
• 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 8 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
• 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
• 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects.
• Experience implementing and maintaining shared codebases or multi-client modules.
• Experience with client-side architecture, tooling, and systems that enhance developer velocity and application performance.

3 years of experience with software design and architecture.3 years of experience with software design and architecture.

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.

Gmail is a global product used by billions of users, both personally and professionally.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to impact one of the most-used products in the world. Gmail is a well-loved product that showcases Google's best innovation and user experience, and is currently undergoing a pivotal moment to revisit its long-term architecture to secure its future as a core product in Google Workspace.

AI will change the future of work in profound ways, and our products— Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, Sheets, Vids and Meet are at the forefront. From pre-computed summaries for email threads, summaries for meetings, and videos created from a document using lifelike AI avatars, our AI opportunity is huge. Our mission is to meaningfully connect people so they can create, build, and grow together and as part of the team you can build how productivity tools should work 5-10 years into the future. You will work with model builders (Google DeepMind), work with exceptional leaders, and have the ability to impact billions of users across the world.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $197,000-$291,000 + 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 technical investments in client infrastructure to maximize Android developer efficiency and ensure high-quality, high-performance applications. Break down problems into incremental, shippable deliverables for long-term platform health.
• Define and uphold engineering standards for Android and cross-client development across Gmail and Workspace, consistently raising the bar for code quality, maintainability, and scalability.
• Integrate new Android ecosystem tools and mobile frameworks to facilitate the creation of quick and efficient applications for an advanced user experience.
• Foster an environment of continuous learning and technical growth. Participate in team collaboration, mentorship, and problem-solving by working from the office at least 2 days per week.