Technical Lead, Messages - Android Wear

Google's software engineers develop next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. The products handle information at massive scale and extend beyond web search. Engineers work on projects critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as the business grows. The role involves building a messaging experience for millions of Android device users on their wrist, contributing to the growth of the wearable market with watches powered by Wear OS, working on next-generation devices to build new features, optimize performance, and influence product direction.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages.
• 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products.
• 1 year of experience with large-scale application design and architecture.
• 3 years of experience with Android application development.
• 3 years of experience writing code in Kotlin or Java.

Nice to have:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
• 5 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
• 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.
• Experience developing accessible technologies.

• Collaborate with product managers and UX designers to scope and build new features.
• Architect the full application stack, including UX, database, and system performance.
• Influence the design of new APIs by collaborating with the Wear OS platform team.
• Build solutions for carrier and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partner requirements through direct interaction.
• Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices.