Staff Software Engineer, Technical Lead, Wear OS
GoogleStaff Software Engineer, Technical Lead, Wear OS
GoogleLocation
Mountain View, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/10/2026
Compensation
$207,000 - $300,000 per year
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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