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Staff Software Engineer, Technical Lead, Wear OS

Google

Location

Mountain View, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/10/2026

Compensation

$207,000 - $300,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.4% approval-14% YoY
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Job description

The Staff Software Engineer, Technical Lead for Wear OS at Google is responsible for leading a team of software engineers to develop the Wear OS software platform. This role involves providing technical mentorship, overseeing project execution, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance product quality. The team focuses on creating innovative features that integrate Google's services into wearable technology, impacting millions of users. The position requires a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills to drive the development of cutting-edge wearable solutions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in software development.
  • 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role overseeing projects.
  • 2 years of experience in a people management or team leadership role.
  • 3 years of experience with Android Framework development and on-device experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of software engineers, providing technical mentorship and fostering career growth.
  • Act as a technical leader, contributing to system architecture, design, and code.
  • Partner with stakeholders and product teams to maximize power, performance, and functionality.
  • Drive the end-to-end execution of the team's roadmap and deliver high-impact projects.
  • Architect and develop innovative features that integrate Google's services onto the wearable surface.

Benefits

  • Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Google Llc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

908

FY2026

Approval rate

98.4%

FY2026

LCA certified

4,273

FY2026

Entry-level share

0.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-14%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-51%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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