Software Engineer III, Android Launcher Overview

Google's Platforms and Devices team develops computing software platforms and first party devices combining AI, software, and hardware to build innovative user experiences worldwide.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.
• 2 years of experience with Android application development.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
• 2 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
• Experience developing accessible technologies.

• Design, implement, and launch new features for the Android Overview experience, such as enhanced drag and drop, pagination, and multi-display support.
• Analyze and improve the performance, responsiveness, and memory footprint of Overview features within Launcher.
• Contribute to the ongoing architectural modernization of Launcher, including adopting Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM) and integrating Jetpack Compose for User Interface (UI) development.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers, product managers, and engineers across Launcher and Android Platform to define and build multitasking solutions.
• Develop and improve testing infrastructure and practices to ensure the stability and quality of Overview features, including addressing test flakiness.

In most instances, this position requires in-person interviews as part of the hiring process.

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 will be considered regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements.