Senior Software Engineer, Android, Full Stack, Google Photos

Google•Mountain View, CA

About The Position

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. The Google Photos team is looking for a Software Engineer who is passionate about the Photos product, interested in Android and full-stack development, and enjoys working cross-functionally to bring our Large Language Model (LLM) powered features to the next level. Google Photos is a photo sharing and storage service developed by Google. Photos is one of the most sought after products at Google and is looking for both client-side (web and mobile), with server-side (search, storage, serving) and machine intelligence (learning, computer vision) Software Engineers. We are dedicated to making Google experiences centered around the user. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $166,000-$244,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google [https://careers.google.com/benefits/].

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
5 years of experience with software development in the Java or Kotlin programming language.
3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
3 years of experience with android application development.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.
5 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
3 years of experience with performance, large-scale systems data analysis, visualization tools, or debugging.
1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.
Experience building user interfaces in android applications (e.g., Jetpack Compose UI).
Experience in full-stack or iOS development.

Responsibilities

Translate ideas into functional demos, enabling swift iteration and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Partner closely with product, analytics, and privacy teams to refine requirements, define success metrics, and ensure responsible and impactful feature launches.
Onboard and scale Large Language Models (LLMs) to our production infrastructure, ensuring seamless integration with user-facing features.
Build adaptable and resilient code that can evolve alongside rapid advancements in LLM technology. Maintain the highest standards to guarantee a flawless experience for billions of users.