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Software Engineer, Android

Google

Location

Cambridge, MA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/18/2026

Compensation

$147,000 - $210,000 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.4% approval-14% YoY
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Job description

The Software Engineer, Android role at Google focuses on developing next-generation technologies for the Android operating system, which powers over 3 billion devices worldwide. As part of a dynamic team, you will work on creating beautiful and accessible user interfaces while collaborating closely with UX designers. This position emphasizes ownership and creativity, allowing you to shape the future of Android's interface. You will also have opportunities to switch teams and projects as the business evolves.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2 years of experience in mobile application development, including writing, debugging, and deploying code using Java or Kotlin.
  • Experience in front-end and user interface (UI) development.
  • Experience in identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving technical issues in user-facing applications.

Responsibilities

  • Build beautiful, performant, and accessible UIs using Java and Kotlin, including crafting custom views, animations, and visual effects.
  • Collaborate with UX to prototype, iterate, and refine interaction designs.
  • Own and drive independent projects from initial concept through to production.
  • Implement new framework-level APIs and maintain code quality through testing, documentation, and refactoring.

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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