Software Engineer, Android Platform, Google Beam

Software Engineer, Android Platform, Google Beam _corporate_fare_ Google _place_ Mountain View, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; +2 more; +1 more **Mid** Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area. _info_outline_ XApplicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include: + 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 Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: **Mountain View, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA** . **Minimum 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 shipping consumer electronics devices. + 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 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. Beam is redefining the boundaries of human connection through three-dimensional video technology. By creating immersive, life-sized communication experiences, we are making the distance between people disappear. As a Software Engineer on the Beam team, you will sit at the intersection of innovative three-dimensional computer goals and the android ecosystem. This role presents unique engineering issues that go beyond standard application development. You will be tasked with optimizing the android operating system to manage high-bandwidth, low-latency three-dimensional video streams. This involves deep-stack systems programming, custom networking configurations, and fine-tuning hardware abstraction layers to ensure a seamless, "being there" experience. You will work on the core platform that powers our hardware, ensuring that the android operating system is lean, performant, and perfectly calibrated for the future of spatial communication. Labs is a group focused on incubating early-stage efforts in support of Google's mission to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our team exists to help discover and create new ways to advance our core products through exploration and the application of new technologies. We work to build new solutions that have the potential to transform how users interact with Google. Our goal is to drive innovation by developing new Google products and capabilities that deliver significant impact over longer timeframes.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $147000 - $211000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits Learn more aboutbenefits at Google (https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/) . **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. Information collected and processed as part of your Google Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Google'sApplicant and Candidate Privacy Policy (./privacy-policy) . Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 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