Software Engineer, Google Messages
Google· Internet & Cloud Services· Jul 28, 2026 · 3mo agoPosted 91 days ago
San Jose, CA, USA
In office
Full-time
Mid
$130K–$175K est.
2+ years exp
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Job description
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.
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: $147000 - $210000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google .
• Contribute high quality code and work with other engineers to build polished, highly performant Android app experiences.
• Work with PM/UX to build new and delightful consumer features.
• Own features end-to-end, and guide them all the way from idea to production.
• Contribute to product and engineering excellence goals.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with Android development.
• 2 years of experience coding with Kotlin.
• 2 years of experience coding with Java.
• 2 years of experience with mobile app development.
Minimum qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with Android development.
• 2 years of experience coding with Kotlin.
• 2 years of experience coding with Java.
• 2 years of experience with mobile app development.
Preferred qualifications:
• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 2 years of systems architecture experience.
• Experience with Jetpack Compose.
• Experience building scalable Android apps in Kotlin/Java.
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