Technical Lead, Messages, Android Wear

Google's software engineers develop next-generation technologies that impact billions of users. The role involves building a messaging experience for Android wearable devices with over a billion monthly active users, contributing to the wearable market growth, and working on next-generation devices to build features, optimize performance, and influence product direction.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages.
• 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products.
• 1 year of experience with large-scale application design and architecture.
• 3 years of experience with Android application development.
• 3 years of experience writing code in Kotlin or Java.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
• 5 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
• 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.
• Experience developing accessible technologies.

• Collaborate with product managers and UX designers to scope and build new features.
• Architect the full application stack, including UX, database, and system performance.
• Influence the design of new APIs by collaborating with the Wear OS platform team.
• Build solutions for carrier and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partner requirements through direct interaction.
• Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices.

Google is an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities or special needs.