at Google
Location
San Jose, CA, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA
Compensation
$307k–$427k USD
Type
full time
Posted
3 days ago
Market range · company + function + seniority
p25 · target · p75 · n=600
Posted $427k · well above market
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The Google Messages team is building the future of communication. We are a driving force behind the global adoption of Rich Communication Services (RCS), the modern industry standard that has fundamentally upgraded the default texting experience, replacing SMS and MMS. With over 2 billion users, RCS delivers a rich, modern messaging experience featuring high-resolution media sharing, typing indicators, read receipts, group chats, and end-to-end encryption. Beyond consumer-to-consumer communication, we are rapidly scaling RCS for Business. RCS for Business transforms how businesses connect with their customers by bringing interactive, branded, and secure conversational experiences directly into the user’s default messaging app.
The advent of generative AI is fundamentally transforming the discipline of software engineering, rapidly ushering in an era of autonomous coding agents. As the most senior technical leader in the organization, you will hold a dual mandate of immense strategic importance. First, you will define the architectural technical roadmap for the messaging platform, across both consumer and business messaging. Second, you will serve as the chief architect of our internal AI transformation, completely rethinking how our organization builds, tests, and deploys software.
The Platforms and Devices team encompasses Google's various computing software platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our first party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software, and hardware. Teams across this area research, design, and develop new technologies to make our user's interaction with computing faster and more seamless, building innovative experiences for our users around the world.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $307,000-$427,000 + 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.
In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
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