Software Ecosystem Architect, Better Together APK

Google•Mountain View, CA

20d•$262,000 - $364,000

About The Position

Google’s software engineers develop technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information. Engineers work on projects critical to Google’s needs, with opportunities to move between teams and projects as the business evolves. The role calls for versatility, leadership, and enthusiasm for tackling problems across the full stack. The Better Together (Beto) Android Application Package (APK) is an established unbundled release platform entering a phase of expansion. As Team Lead and Ecosystem Architect, you will guide the future of cross-device connectivity for billions of users. You will address complex hardware, software, and business disparities across the global OEM ecosystem, bridging Google platform engineering and the customized environments of hardware partners. In collaboration with partners, you will resolve issues such as differing background restrictions, customized OS behaviors, and local market permission models to support secure, unified, high-performance cross-device experiences.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
8 years of experience in programming.
5 years of experience in Android platform architecture, such as GMS Core, IPC, and system services, and managing unbundled Play Store release models.
5 years of experience with design and architecture, and testing and launching software products.
5 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.

Nice To Haves

Proven experience as a Principal or Senior Staff Engineer, serving as a technical team multiplier across multiple organizational boundaries.
Experience building robust CI/CD pipelines, automated testing gates, and flag-driven rollouts for high-scale platforms.
Deep understanding of Android OS architecture and direct experience managing a large App/SDK codebase.
Exceptional ability to translate low-level system constraints into clear strategic decisions for executive-level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead Beto APK and GMS Core integration strategy, establishing clean APIs, managing container onboarding, and ensuring compliance with GMS neutrality and testing standards.
Formulate the multi-year architectural roadmap to scale Beto from a localized release platform into a ubiquitous, cross-platform connectivity framework.
Design automated CI/CD pipelines for monthly Play Store rollouts, including verification gates, dogfooding frameworks, and flagging architectures for safe rollbacks.
Act as the primary technical diplomat to align global OEMs and disparate Google Product Areas around unified APIs and multi-device features.
Enforce rigorous performance standards, streamline developer integration, and mentor senior technical leaders to foster architectural excellence.