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Join to apply for the Software Engineer, Android Text role at Google 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. 2 years of experience Android application development. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field. 2 years of experience with data structures or algorithms in either an academic or industry setting. 2 years of experience with performance, large‑scale systems data analysis, visualization tools, or debugging. Experience with text rendering, layout engines, or computer graphics (e.g., Skia, HarfBuzz, FreeType, etc.). Familiarity with Kotlin. About the Job Google’s software engineers develop next‑generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information. In this role, you will work on the Android Text team, shaping typography engineering from core system fonts to next‑generation font technologies. You’ll collaborate with teams such as Google Fonts and Skia, managing a global‑scale font system while pushing the boundaries of digital typography. The Platforms and Devices team focuses on building innovative experiences across Google’s software platforms and first‑party devices. Base salary range: $141,000‑$202,000 (US) plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Salary is determined by role, level, and location. Responsibilities Write product or system development code. Review code developed by other engineers and provide feedback to ensure best practices. 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. Participate in, or lead, design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Google

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