Software Engineer, Station Control, Google Beam

Google•Mountain View, CA

18h

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. In this role, with your technical expertise you will manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions. Google Beam is a true-to-life new communication technology from Google that allows people to feel like they’re having real face-to-face conversations, no matter the distance. Powered by realistic state-of-the-art 3D imaging and spatial audio and integrated with today’s leading remote video platforms, Google Beam enables you to be immersed in the moment, together. As a part of the Google Beam team, you'll work with incredible teammates across all major functions in a fast-paced product-oriented environment. Your contributions will have an impact on the future of communications with Google products. You will apply technology to solve that really important problem that we often want to be together and we can’t.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
2 years of experience with software development in Java.
Experience developing features for Android-based devices.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
2 years of experience with software development in Java and Go.
Experience with web technologies (Angular, Typescript, HTML, CSS).
Experience developing system software for embedded devices or Chrome OS.

Responsibilities

Drive the end-to-end development of enabling Beam users to intuitively interact with Google Beam devices.
Develop software that powers the devices (like Touch Controllers) to interact with Beam stations, encompassing Android and web development, network security, over-the-air (OTA) update mechanisms, and more.
Develop a smooth experience for installers.
Contribute to Beam's commercial launch, making this a high-impact opportunity.
Partner closely with other engineers, security specialists, product managers, and user experience (UX) designers to create a cohesive and user-friendly solution.