Staff Software Engineer, Mobile (Android)
googleSan Jose (CA)
Staff Software Engineer, Mobile (Android)
Posted yesterday
googleSan Jose (CA)
SENIORITY
Lead
About the role
Staff Software Engineer, Mobile (Android) 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.
Responsibilities:
Lead the technical strategy and client architecture for the Gemini App, designing modern, modular, and performant systems. Partner with UX designers to craft fluid, highly responsive conversational interfaces, fluid motion designs, and intuitive modal interactions, ensuring the Gemini App feels like a natural extension of the user. Translate complex Google DeepMind research breakthroughs (such as agentic behaviors, advanced tool use, and live experiments) into intuitive, high-quality Android user experiences. Navigate high technical ambiguity to align engineering, product, UX, and research teams, shaping multi-quarter roadmaps and setting high standards for engineering excellence and developer velocity. Mentor, sponsor, and grow junior and senior software engineers, establish rigorous code-review practices, and build a technical culture. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $207000 - $300000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law.
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