Senior Software Engineer, Mobile (Android), Google Photos, Platforms and Devices
GoogleSenior Software Engineer, Mobile (Android), Google Photos, Platforms and Devices
GoogleLocation
Mountain View, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/22/2026
Compensation
$174,000 - $252,000 per year
Job description
The Senior Software Engineer, Mobile (Android) role at Google focuses on enhancing the Google Photos application by improving its backup infrastructure. This position is part of the Platforms and Devices team, which works on various computing software platforms and first-party devices. The engineer will be responsible for ensuring a reliable and delightful backup experience for users. The role requires versatility and leadership qualities to tackle new challenges across the full-stack as technology evolves.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience programming in Java or Kotlin.
- 3 years of experience with Android application development.
- 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products.
- 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
Responsibilities
- Write and test 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 updates.
- Triage product or system issues and debug by analyzing the sources of issues.
- Participate in or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders.
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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