Staff Software Engineer, Gmail Communications and iOS Core

Google is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the Gmail Communications and iOS Core team. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, focusing on modernizing Gmail's core user experience. You'll be working on Google Workspace, which integrates Gmail, Chat, Drive, Docs, Calendar, and Meet into a unified platform.

The position requires deep expertise in iOS development, with a focus on building and scaling user-facing features. You'll lead a team responsible for refining existing workflows and implementing new communication features, including cutting-edge Generative AI capabilities. The role involves significant cross-functional collaboration and data-driven experimentation to improve Gmail's core surfaces.

As a technical leader, you'll be responsible for providing architectural guidance, mentoring team members, and fostering an inclusive environment that develops future leaders. You'll work with various teams to shape Gmail's communications strategy and core roadmap, while ensuring technical excellence in implementation.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in iOS or mobile development at scale, strong architectural skills, and a proven track record of leading feature teams. You'll need to balance technical depth with leadership abilities, driving innovation while maintaining Gmail's high standards for performance and user experience.

This role offers the opportunity to impact billions of users' daily communications, work with cutting-edge technology including AI, and shape the future of one of Google's most critical products. You'll be backed by Google's excellent compensation package, including competitive salary, bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

The position is based in Sunnyvale, CA, where you'll collaborate with talented engineers and product teams. If you're passionate about mobile development, user experience, and technical leadership, and want to work on products that shape how the world communicates, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact at Google.