Software Developer, Android, Glasses System UI

Google's software developers 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 software developers 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 developer, 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 software developers 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.

Android is Google’s mobile operating system powering more than 3 billion devices worldwide. Android is about bringing computing to everyone in the world. We believe computing is a super power for good, enabling access to information, economic opportunity, productivity, connectivity between friends and family and more. We think everyone in the world should have access to the best computing has to offer. We provide the platform for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers to build compelling computing devices (smartphones, tablets, TVs, wearables, etc) that run the best apps/services for everyone in the world.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $147000 - $211000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Canada: $150000 - $154000 (CAD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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Responsibilities

• Create groundbreaking, user-centric experiences and foundational platform components, from concept to deployment. Design and build an intuitive home screen and innovative Artificial Intelligence agent interfaces that will define the future of the Android glasses platform.
• Design and implement shared system User Interface services to enable seamless functionality across our future glasses hardware. Drive innovation in areas like dynamic widgets, deep artificial intelligence agent integration, and sophisticated notification management.
• Pioneer and enhance novel interaction methodologies for augmented reality. Collaborate with cutting-edge machine learning perception specialists to create magical and intuitive user experiences.
• Drive experience definition and refinement by closely partnering with User Experience and Product Management teams. Translate user needs into tangible prototypes and conduct user testing to deliver maximum user benefit.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with software development in Kotlin.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in Java or other languages/frameworks used in mobile app development (Jetpack Compose).
• Experience with mobile app development.
• Knowledge of or experience in any of the following: Android apps, mobile development, graphical user interfaces, natural language processing and large language models.
• Ability to learn new coding languages as needed.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Waterloo, ON, Canada; San Jose, CA, USA.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.