Google

Senior Staff Software Engineer, Android Connectivity

Google • $262K — $364K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years in software development.
  • 7 years in Android application development.
  • 5 years in software design, architecture, and testing/launching.
  • 5 years in internet and cellular connectivity or mobile systems engineering.
  • 5 years in Android OS development.

Responsibilities

  • Establish technical goals and strategy for platform and Pixel telephony, ensuring high-quality delivery of connectivity components.
  • Architect and define protocols, APIs, and algorithms for seamless Android upgrades.
  • Collaborate across engineering, program management, and product teams to deliver quality solutions efficiently.
  • Drive AI transformation in software development and deployment processes.
  • Mentor engineers and promote a strong engineering culture within the organization.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness programs.
  • Generous paid time off and parental leave.
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
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Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in software development.
  • 7 years of experience with Android application development.
  • 5 years of experience with design and architecture; and testing/launching software products.
  • 5 years of experience with internet and cellular connectivity, mobile/voice/messaging networks/systems engineering, or operations.
  • 5 years of experience in Android OS development.

Preferred qualifications:
  • 10 years of experience with technical leadership in platform and product development in consumer electronics or connectivity domains.
  • 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
  • Experience within the mobile industry ecosystem, working closely with chipset partners, OEMs and carrier partners.
  • Experience influencing 3GPP standards, IETF on cellular and connectivity domains.
  • Ability to manage multiple complex assignments simultaneously and to work with geographically dispersed, cross-functional teams.


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.

With your technical expertise you will manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions.

In this role as a Senior Staff Engineer, you will drive the evolution of connectivity for Android and Pixel devices. By collaborating with key industry partners-including device manufacturers, carriers, and chipset vendors-you will lead the deployment of advanced features and technologies. You will establish and execute a strategic technology roadmap to maintain Google's position at the forefront of connectivity innovation. This position requires strong direct technical expertise to deliver leadership across key initiatives.

Android is Google's mobile operating system powering more than 3 billion devices worldwide. Android is about bringing computing to everyone in the world. We believe computing is a super power for good, enabling access to information, economic opportunity, productivity, connectivity between friends and family and more. We think everyone in the world should have access to the best computing has to offer. We provide the platform for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers to build compelling computing devices (smartphones, tablets, TVs, wearables, etc) that run the best apps/services for everyone in the world.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $262000 - $364000 (USD) 25% bonus target equity benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities
  • Establish the technical goal, direction, and strategy for platform and pixel telephony, driving internet connectivity and cellular innovation forward. Guarantee the timely delivery and high quality of all connectivity components to satisfy strict market schedules.
  • Architect and define protocols, APIs, and algorithms for current devices to support seamless upgrades to future Android versions.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, program management, and product management teams to produce high-quality solutions efficiently. Foster a culture of creativity and inspire innovation among team members.
  • Drive internal AI transformation, completely rethinking how our organization builds, tests, and deploys software.
  • Provide domain leadership across Google and represent Android connectivity in industry alliances, setting standards for next-generation wireless technologies. Elevate the engineering culture by mentoring engineers, developing the next generation of technical leadership within the organization.

About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. The company has grown tremendously since then and has become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
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