Minimum qualifications: + Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. + 8 years of experience in software development. + 5 years of experience working with embedded operating systems. + 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products. + 3 years of experience with software design and architecture. + Experience programming in Java or Kotlin. Preferred qualifications: + Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. + 8 years of experience with data structures/algorithms. + 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction. + 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional or cross-business projects. 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. With your technical expertise you will manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will be a key contributor to the design, development, and delivery of high-quality watch faces and applications for the Pixel Watch. You'll work on challenging problems, collaborate with a group of Engineers, Designers, and Product Managers, and have a significant impact on the future of the Pixel Watch experience. You will have opportunities to lead projects, mentor and manage junior engineers, and shape the technical direction of our team. The Google Pixel team focuses on designing and delivering the world's most helpful mobile experience. The team works on shaping the future of Pixel devices and services through some of the most advanced designs, techniques, products, and experiences in consumer electronics. This includes bringing together the best of Google’s artificial intelligence, software, and hardware to build global smartphones and create transformative experiences for users across the world. + Help grow and manage a high-performing team of software engineers as a Tech Lead Manager. + Design, develop, and test high-quality, performant code for watch faces and applications, using Kotlin/Java and other relevant technologies. + Collaborate with product and design teams to translate product requirements into technical designs and implementations. + Contribute to and review technical design documents, ensuring code quality, testability, and adherence to best practices. Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to other engineers. + Explore and prototype new features and technologies. Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in wearable development. Contribute to the definition of the long term technical strategy for the team. Comply with all company health and safety policies, procedures, and legal requirements. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also https://careers.google.com/eeo/ and https://careers.google.com/jobs/dist/legal/OFCCP_EEO_Post.pdf If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form: https://goo.gl/forms/aBt6Pu71i1kzpLHe2.