Software Engineer III, Android, Google Messages, App Basics

Role Overview

The App Basics team is a core part of Google Messages, responsible for delivering a seamless and engaging messaging experience to over 1 billion monthly active users. The team is responsible for key user journeys within Google Messages, including composing and reading messages, replying, sharing rich media, expressive features and ML-powered experiences.

Responsibilities

• Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies.
• Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency).
• Contribute to existing documentation or educational content and adapt content based on product/program updates and user feedback.
• Contribute high quality code and work with other engineers to build polished, highly performant Android app experiences.
• Work cross-functionally with Product Management/User Experience (PM/UX) to build new, delightful consumer features.

Requirements & Qualifications

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.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
• 2 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
• Experience developing accessible technologies.

Application Instructions

Apply directly on Google Careers at Software Engineer III, Android, Google Messages, App Basics↗.

Direct application sign-in: Submit Application↗

Note: In most instances, this position requires in-person interviews as part of the hiring process.