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Senior Staff Software Engineer, Android Connectivity

Google· Engineering
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Hybrid (Mountain View, CA; Kirkland, WA)$262k - $364kFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Senior Staff Engineer responsible for driving the evolution of connectivity for Android and Pixel devices, establishing strategic technical roadmaps, and leading collaboration with industry partners to advance wireless technologies and Android connectivity.

Responsibilities

  • Establish the technical goal, direction, and strategy for platform and pixel telephony, driving internet connectivity and cellular innovation forward. Guarantee the timely delivery and high quality of all connectivity components to satisfy strict market schedules.
  • Architect and define protocols, APIs, and algorithms for current devices to support seamless upgrades to future Android versions.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, program management, and product management teams to produce high-quality solutions efficiently. Foster a culture of creativity and inspire innovation among team members.
  • Drive internal AI transformation, completely rethinking how our organization builds, tests, and deploys software.
  • Provide domain leadership across Google and represent Android connectivity in industry alliances, setting standards for next-generation wireless technologies. Elevate the engineering culture by mentoring engineers, developing the next generation of technical leadership within the organization.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in software development.
  • 7 years of experience with Android application development.
  • 5 years of experience with design and architecture; and testing/launching software products.
  • 5 years of experience with internet and cellular connectivity, mobile/voice/messaging networks/systems engineering, or operations.
  • 5 years of experience in Android OS development.

Skills

Required:Android developmentSystem design and architectureConnectivity and networks

Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
  • Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
  • Sick Time: 40 hours/year (statutory, where applicable); 5 days/event (discretionary)
  • Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
  • Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
  • Holidays: 13 paid days per year.
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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