Engineering Manager, Android Toolkit

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Android
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Consumer

Description For Engineering Manager, Android Toolkit

Google's Android UI Toolkit team is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the development of libraries and tools that help Android developers build apps. This role combines technical leadership with people management, overseeing projects that impact developers worldwide. The position involves working with UX, UX research, and Developer Relations teams to collaborate with the developer community and the Android Studio team.

As an Engineering Manager, you'll be part of Google's Platforms and Ecosystems product area, which focuses on computing software platforms across various environments. You'll manage a team of engineers, contribute to product strategy, and oversee large-scale projects across multiple international sites. The role requires expertise in Android development, API design, and team leadership.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of software development experience and a strong background in technical leadership. You'll be responsible for building new functionality in Jetpack Compose, managing cross-site relationships, and delivering critical technical documents and code contributions. This is an opportunity to shape the future of Android development tools while leading a talented team at one of the world's most innovative companies.

Working at Google means joining a company committed to building a representative workforce and fostering a culture of belonging. You'll be part of a team that values diversity, innovation, and technical excellence, while having the chance to impact millions of developers and users worldwide through your work on Android development tools.

Last updated 14 days ago

Responsibilities For Engineering Manager, Android Toolkit

  • Manage a team of engineers
  • Manage cross-site relationships with teams across the globe
  • Build new functionality in the Jetpack Compose codebase and in the Android platform codebase
  • Work on API design with input from the team and community
  • Deliver design documents, API proposals, and code contributions

Requirements For Engineering Manager, Android Toolkit

Java
JavaScript
Python
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript)
  • 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role
  • 2 years of experience in people management, supervision/team leadership role
  • Experience in building Android apps and UIs, and in building APIs (preferred)

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