Software Engineer, Google Translate, Mobile (Android)

Google•Mountain View, CA

About The Position

Google's software engineers 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 engineers 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 engineer, 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 engineers 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. As a Software Engineer on the Google Translate Android team, you will be at the forefront of transforming our app from a utility into an indispensable language companion. In Google Translate, we're reimagining what it means to break down language barriers – any way and anywhere. To do that, we need to solve complex engineering challenges and expand our infrastructure, while maintaining a universally accessible and useful experience that people around the world rely on. Join the team behind one of Google's highest-rated Android apps, and work with us to build amazing translation experiences for users worldwide.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
2 years of experience with Android application development.
2 years of experience programming in Java or Kotlin.
Experience developing user interfaces for mobile applications.

Nice To Haves

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.
Knowledge of mobile application development on Android.

Responsibilities

Design and implement features for a product that supports over 100 million monthly users.
Participate in developing cutting-edge translation experiences, helping to evolve one of Google’s most loved products.
Introduce, encourage, and use best engineering practices to maintain a high-quality codebase while building amazing user experiences.