Software Engineer, Mobile Applications (Android/iOS) - Google- Sydney

Software Engineer, Mobile Applications (Android/iOS)

Google- Sydney, Australia (Sydney Area, Australia)

Job Description

Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how millions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our ambitions reach far beyond just Search. Our products need to handle information at the the scale of the web. We're looking for ideas from every area of computer science, including information retrieval, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking, security, data compression, and user interface design; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you work on a small team and can switch teams and projects as our fast-paced business grows and evolves. We need our engineers to be versatile and passionate to tackle new problems as we continue to push technology forward.

Software Engineers have a penchant for solving complex and interesting problems. Pushing the boundaries of current mobile platforms, you will perform technological feats under constrained environments and will be presented with exciting challenges in native or mobile application development. Our Software Engineers in Mobile work on many projects that carry varying responsibilities. You will build Google products Apps (Drive and Docs) or Maps (Android API and Google Maps iOS SDK) for Android or iOS platforms. If you are an Android Developer, you will develop Google applications primarily in Java using the Android SDK. If you are an iOS Developer, you will develop applications and SDKs primarily in Objective-C and using the iOS SDK.
Responsibilities

Write server-side code for web-based applications, create robust high-volume production applications, and develop prototypes quickly.

Develop web applications using Java.

Minimum Qualifications

BA/BS in Computer Science (In lieu of degree, 4 years relevant work experience).

A strong foundation in computer science, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design.

Programming experience in Java, Objective-C, or C++.

2 years relevant work experience, including 1 year industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Deep technical knowledge of mobile application development (either Android or iOS).

Knowledge of UI frameworks (either Android, iOS, XML), MVP application design and complex, reactive touch based UI.

Strong foundation in computer science, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms and software design optimized for embedded systems.

Specialist domains: Embedded/device systems, mobile optimized websites, mobile web browsers, client application development for Windows/Mac (Chrome, WebKit, etc.), third party libraries for either Android or iOS.

Area


Google is and always will be an engineering company. We hire people with a broad set of technical skills who are ready to tackle some of technology's greatest challenges and make an impact on millions, if not billions, of users. At Google, engineers not only revolutionize search, they routinely work on massive scalability and storage solutions, large-scale applications and entirely new platforms for developers around the world. From AdWords to Chrome, Android to YouTube, Social to Local, Google engineers are changing the world one technological achievement after another.



Sydney

Company Description

Google is not a conventional company, and we don't intend to become one. True, we share attributes with the world's most successful organizations - a focus on innovation and smart business practices comes to mind - but even as we continue to grow, we're committed to retaining a small-company feel. At Google, we know that every employee has something important to say, and that every employee is integral to our success. We provide individually-tailored compensation packages that can be comprised of competitive salary, bonus, and equity components, along with the opportunity to earn further financial bonuses and rewards. Googlers thrive in small, focused teams and high-energy environments, believe in the ability of technology to change the world, and are as passionate about their lives as they are about their work.Google

Additional Information

Posted:

April 5, 2013

Type:

Full-time

Experience:

Not Applicable

Functions:

Information Technology, Engineering

Industries:

Information Services, Internet

Job ID:

5327588

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