Software Engineer, Android Platform, Google Beam
Summary
Builds and optimizes Android platform components for high-bandwidth, low-latency 3D video streaming, integrating hardware and networking for Google’s Beam team.
Software Engineer, Android Platform, Google Beam
Mountain View, CA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
- Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
- Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
- Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
- Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 2 years of experience with Android platform, systems, or application development.
- Experience with core operating systems (OS) concepts.
- Experience with networking protocols and configuration.
- Experience in software development with one or more general-purpose programming languages (e.g., Java, C++, Kotlin).
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.
- Experience with low-level peripheral configuration and hardware-software integration.
- Experience with accessibility standards and implementation in Android.
- Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software design.
About the job
Google’s software engineers develop next‑generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and each other. Our products handle information at massive scale and go beyond web search. We’re looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from areas such as information retrieval, distributed computing, large‑scale system design, networking, data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design, and mobile. As a Software Engineer on the Beam team, you will sit at the intersection of innovative three‑dimensional computer vision and the Android ecosystem, optimizing the Android operating system for high‑bandwidth, low‑latency 3D video streams, and fine‑tuning hardware abstraction layers.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve software.
- Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
- Control device hardware peripherals and improve networking configurations for 3D video streaming.
- Manage platform startup stability and health monitoring systems.
- Participate in design reviews, code reviews, documentation, and triage processes to ensure high‑quality software standards.
US: $147,000 – $211,000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Google is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative‑action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that represents the users we serve and to creating a culture of belonging. Employment is based on merit, and we provide equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. English proficiency is required for all roles unless stated otherwise.