Tech Lead and Manager, Mobile Android, Google Play

About the role

Software Engineering Managers at Google have both the technical expertise to lead major projects and the ability to manage a team of engineers. They optimize their own code and ensure their team members do the same. As a manager, you guide your team towards achieving project goals, contributing to product strategy, and helping develop your team.

Responsibilities

• Solve deep technical problems spanning across first-party Google Android systems.
• Lead and mentor the GMS Frameworks team to be high-performing engineers, while fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Partner and collaborate with teams across job functions to drive consensus and deliver positive impact to Google Android users.
• Ensure best-in class third-party developer experience for Play services SDKs.
• Drive architectural improvements that enable Google mobile innovation at competitive speeds while maintaining rigorous standards for policy compliance, regulations, and architectural controls to guarantee user safety and privacy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 3 years of experience in Android in a technical leadership role overseeing projects.
• 2 years of experience in a people management, supervision/team leadership role.

Preferred qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science or other technical related field.
• 3 years of experience working in an organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects.
• Experience with data management, system design, Java, Kotlin, scalability, full-stack development.
• Experience with data structures and algorithms.

Benefits

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $207,000 - $301,000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits