Senior Software Developer, Engineering Productivity Platforms and Devices

San Jose, CA, US Waterloo, ON, Canada Until 8/21/2026 5+ years exp First posted June 4, 2026 Last posted June 4, 2026
Job description

About the Job

Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.The Platforms and Devices team encompasses Google's various computing software platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our first party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software, and hardware. Teams across this area research, design, and develop new technologies to make our user's interaction with computing faster and more seamless, building innovative experiences for our users around the world.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $174000 - $253000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Canada: $182000 - $187000 (CAD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

  • Write and test product or system development code.
  • Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies.
  • Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency).
  • Contribute to existing documentation or educational content and adapt content based on product/program updates and user feedback.
  • Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing the sources of issues and the impact on hardware, network, or service operations and quality.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages.
  • 3 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.
  • 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
  • Experience in one or more of the following: test automation, refactoring code, test-driven development, build infrastructure, optimizing software, debugging, building tools and testing frameworks.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
  • 5 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
  • 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.
  • Experience developing accessible technologies.

Additional Information

Applicants in Canada: This posting is for a new vacancy.

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About this role

Summary

Develop and optimize software for platforms and devices, contribute to design, debug and improve code quality.

Job title

Senior Software Developer, Engineering Productivity Platforms and Devices

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

San Jose, CA or Waterloo, ON; remote work allowed

Salary

$174k–$253k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

programming languagesembedded operating systemssoftware design and architecturetest automationdebugging

Preferred skills

leadershipdata structures and algorithmsaccessible technology

Specializations

embedded systemssoftware designalgorithmsdebuggingtest automation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

Remote

San Jose, CA, USA

On-site City

Waterloo, ON, Canada

On-site City