Google

Software Engineer, Android

Google$147K — $210K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
  • 2 years in mobile app development with Java or Kotlin
  • Experience in front-end and user interface development
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in applications
  • Preferred: Master's or PhD in Computer Science or related fields
  • Preferred: Experience specifically in Android development
  • Preferred: Skills in translating design prototypes into functional UIs

Responsibilities

  • Build accessible and visually appealing UIs using Java and Kotlin
  • Collaborate with UX teams on design prototypes and interactions
  • Lead independent projects from concept to production
  • Implement new APIs and uphold code quality through testing and documentation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Flexible working hours and arrangements
  • Equity benefits as part of total compensation
Full Job Description
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X In most instances, this position requires in-person interviews as part of the hiring process.

Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2 years of experience in mobile application development, including writing, debugging, and deploying code using Java or Kotlin.
  • Experience in front-end and user interface (UI) development.
  • Experience in identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving technical issues in user-facing applications.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
  • Experience in Android platform or mobile application development.
  • Experience in translating high-fidelity design mockups and prototypes into functional user interfaces using front-end web technologies.


About the job

As a UI Specialist, you'll join a dynamic, passionate, and collaborative group of engineers who care deeply about craft and user experience. You'll help define how Android feels. This front-end-focused role offers exceptional opportunities for ownership, creativity, and visibility across Android. You'll work with bleeding-edge visual patterns, experiment with animations and shaders, and help shape the next chapter of Android's interface evolution.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $147000 - $210000 (USD) 15% bonus target equity benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities
  • Build beautiful, performant, and accessible UIs using Java and Kotlin, including crafting custom views, animations, and visual effects.
  • Collaborate with UX to prototype, iterate, and refine interaction designs.
  • Own and drive independent projects from initial concept through to production.
  • Implement new framework-level APIs and maintain code quality through testing, documentation, and refactoring.


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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156,500 employees
Market Cap
$1,115.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$40.2 billion
Founded
1998
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Revenue
$182.5 billion
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