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.
To help realize the goal of Google Wallet deprecating your physical wallet for all real-world journeys, our team builds experiences that deeply integrate with device hardware, operating systems, and partner ecosystems. The team is responsible for a wide variety of features related to transit, access, digital car keys, as well as underlying secure element hardware, leveraging the unique capabilities of Android devices and their components.
Whether it is paying online with Autofill, using tap and pay in stores, or using the Google Pay app, the Payments team at Google is focused on making payments simple, seamless, and secure. In addition to consumer payment technologies, the Payments team also powers the money movement between Google and its consumers and businesses.
- Collaborate with Android device manufacturers (OEMs) and vehicle manufacturer partners (vOEMs) to enable wallet features on various device types, including wearables and devices with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS). Develop software that interfaces with device hardware like NFC controllers, secure elements, and biometric sensors.
- Develop and scale secure digital credentials for transit, access control (campus, corporate, and residential), and automotive keys within Google Wallet.
- Collaborate with Android Auto and Platform teams to design and implement new APIs and capabilities that enhance wallet functionality and security.
- Work with Product Managers, UX Designers, Technical Program Managers, Business Development, Legal, and other Engineering teams within wallet and across Google. Engage with external partners to define requirements, troubleshoot issues, and launch new integrations.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 1 year of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Kotlin).
- 1 year of experience with data structures and algorithms.
- 1 year of experience with full stack development, across back-end such as Java/Kotlin, Go, or C++ codebases, and front-end experience such as Kotlin, Java, or Swift.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience working with external partners and device manufacturers.
- Proficiency in Kotlin and Java, and a strong understanding of Android internals.
- Strong in product excellence, testing and fixing issues for millions of users and critical partners.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 1 year of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Kotlin).
- 1 year of experience with data structures and algorithms.
- 1 year of experience with full stack development, across back-end such as Java/Kotlin, Go, or C++ codebases, and front-end experience such as Kotlin, Java, or Swift.