Software Engineer III, Mobile, Android, Framework Foundations
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Good opportunity for mid-level engineers with interest in mobile application frameworks, with solid compensation and potential for growth.
- Salary range: $141,000–$202,000/year
- Involvement in development of Android frameworks
- Cross-functional collaboration and diverse project opportunities
- Significant experience required (2+ years)
Pros
- Range of responsibilities in a significant product area (Android)
- Growth potential in a leading technology company
- Encourages cross-functional collaboration
Cons
- Moderate level of experience required (2 years minimum)
- Fast-paced environment may not suit everyone
- Higher competitive hiring process
Who it's for
Mid-Level • In-office with some potential for hybrid flexibility
Good fit
- Mid-level software engineers in mobile app development
- Professionals wanting to enhance design and system performance skills
- Collaborative team players
Not recommended for
- Beginners in software development
- Those averse to mobile technology
- Candidates wanting a strictly laid-out job structure
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Software Engineer III, Mobile, Android, Framework Foundations
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Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree (e.g., Java, C++).
- 2 years of experience with Android application development.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.
- 2 years of experience with data structures or algorithms.
- Experience developing accessible technologies.
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally (e.g., product, UX, privacy, security).
About the job
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.
We're seeking engineers passionate about system services that bridge the gap between the kernel and applications. This team is ideal for those interested in or eager to learn about embedded system design. We develop APIs for application developers, providing efficient implementations (e.g., Java and some C++) that prioritize performance, security, reliability, and flexibility. Framework engineers often work on device behavioral issues like battery drain.
Our work involves close collaboration with various teams, including Android Wear, Android Enterprise, Unicorn, Volta, Android Auto, Telephony, and GmsCore, to deliver features that impact the Android ecosystem across device form factors and verticals.
Android Orchestration Frameworks' mission is to ensure that system resources are utilized efficiently while allowing apps to deliver great experiences.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $141,000-$202,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Write a product or system development code.
- Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies.
- Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency).
- Contribute to existing documentation or educational content and adapt content based on product/program updates and user feedback.
- Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing the sources of issues and the impact on hardware, network, or service operations and quality.
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