Minimum qualifications:
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; overseeing projects, with 2 years of experience in a people management, supervision/team leadership role.
1 year of experience building tools that improve development velocity, code quality, or code health.
Preferred qualifications:
7 years of experience in software development with languages relevant to Android security (e.g., Java, Kotlin, C/C++).
Experience publishing research papers or giving presentations.
Experience with security frameworks and technologies relevant to Android (e.g., Android Security Platform, SELinux, TrustZone, Virtualization).
Experience with open-source projects related to Android/Linux or Android/Linux security.
Understanding of Android architecture, security mechanisms, and the Android ecosystem.
About the job
Like Google's own ambitions, the work of a Software Engineer goes beyond just Search. Software Engineering Managers have not only the technical expertise to take on and provide technical leadership to major projects, but also manage a team of Engineers. You not only optimize your own code but make sure Engineers are able to optimize theirs. As a Software Engineering Manager you manage your project goals, contribute to product strategy and help develop your team. Teams work all across the company, in areas such as information retrieval, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking, security, data compression, user interface design; the list goes on and is growing every day. Operating with scale and speed, our exceptional software engineers are just getting started - and as a manager, you guide the way.
With technical and leadership expertise, you manage engineers across multiple teams and locations, a large product budget and oversee the deployment of large-scale projects across multiple sites internationally.
Our team's Mission is to safeguard the Android ecosystem, from the silicon powering each device to the developing cloud infrastructure to protect devices. We collaborate with industry leaders, setting standards, and developing cutting-edge security technologies that protect users worldwide.
Android is Google's open-source mobile operating system powering more than 3 billion devices worldwide. Android is about bringing computing to everyone in the world. We believe computing is a super power for good, enabling access to information, economic opportunity, productivity, connectivity between friends and family and more. We think everyone in the world should have access to the best computing has to offer. We provide the platform for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers to build compelling computing devices (smartphones, tablets, TVs, wearables, etc) that run the best apps/services for everyone in the world.
Responsibilities
Lead a high-performing software team in Bengaluru, collaborating closely with Technical Program Managers, Product Managers and cross-functional partners to define and scope critical Android security features.
Design, develop, and deploy innovative Android security features that span the entire software stack, encompassing everything from bootloader protections and secure device attestation mechanisms to hardened framework security and advanced virtualization technologies.
Drive the technical goal and roadmap for the team, setting clear deliverables and milestones to ensure timely delivery of high-quality security solutions. Make technical contributions while mentoring and guiding team members to achieve their full potential.
Partner with cross-functional teams to proactively identify and resolve roadblocks, seizing opportunities to enhance Android security.
Communicate with leads and stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities and progress.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
