Technical Lead, Messages, Android Wear

Google develops next-generation technologies impacting billions of users including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking, data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design, and mobile. This role focuses on building a messaging experience for Android Wear devices with over a billion monthly active users, contributing to the wearable market's growth alongside major manufacturers.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of software development experience 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 field.
• 5 years experience with data structures and algorithms.
• 1 year 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 regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. Applicants with disabilities requiring accommodation are encouraged to request assistance.