Software Engineer, iOS, Google Search
Google · New York, NY
- On site
- Full-time
- $180,000 / year
- New York, NY
Job highlights
- Develop next-generation technologies for Google Search.
- Work on core app infrastructure for iOS.
- Improve user trust with features like Incognito.
- Solve complex engineering challenges for billions.
- Collaborate with Product and UX teams.
About the role
Software Engineer, iOS, Google Search
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.
About the iOS Google Search App Platform Team
The iOS Google Search App Platform Team is responsible for supporting the core app level infrastructure used by engineers and partners to build features in Search. We have wide latitude to propose changes, own pieces of the app infrastructure, and drive adoption of new tooling, APIs, and systems. We focus on improving User Trust through features such as Incognito and Autofill.
In this role, you will have an opportunity to work on platform level integrations to support the entire iOS Google Search app for compliance purposes.
In Google Search, we're reimagining what it means to search for information – any way and anywhere. To do that, we need to solve complex engineering challenges and expand our infrastructure, while maintaining a universally accessible and useful experience that people around the world rely on. In joining the Search team, you'll have an opportunity to make an impact on billions of people globally.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with Product and UX to ensure features are of the highest level of craft.
- Implement changes that elevate the polish, performance, and delight of the Google App on iOS.
- Work with leads and cross-functional partners to plan how to best bring changes to production to ensure we continue to improve user sentiment, resulting in long-term engagement growth for iGA.
- Build expertise in a particular area of Google App on iOS and ensure all user journeys in that space are well-crafted.
- Build iOS experiences within iGA.
Key skills/competency
- iOS Development
- Swift
- Objective-C
- C++
- Data Structures
- Algorithms
- Software Engineering
- Mobile Development
- Performance Tuning
- Debugging
Skills & topics
- iOS Software Engineer
- iOS Development
- Swift
- Objective-C
- C++
- Google Search
- Mobile Development
- Algorithms
- Data Structures
- Software Engineering
- Tech
- Engineering
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight C++, iOS, Swift, and algorithm experience.
- Showcase your projects: Detail your iOS application development contributions.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Practice coding challenges and system design questions.
- Understand Google's culture: Research their values and commitment to innovation.
- Express your passion: Demonstrate enthusiasm for solving large-scale problems.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the minimum qualifications for the iOS Software Engineer role at Google?
- To be considered for the iOS Software Engineer position at Google, you'll need a Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience, along with 2 years of experience in C++, iOS application development, and programming in Objective-C or Swift.
- What preferred qualifications will make my application stand out for the iOS Software Engineer job at Google?
- Preferred qualifications for this role include 2 years of experience with data structures and algorithms, performance analysis, debugging tools like Instruments, and experience with iOS concurrency systems and software test engineering.
- What will I be doing as an iOS Software Engineer on the Google Search App Platform Team?
- As an iOS Software Engineer, you'll support core app infrastructure, develop platform integrations for compliance, and build well-crafted iOS experiences within the Google Search app to improve user trust and engagement.
- What are the potential working locations for this iOS Software Engineer position at Google?
- You'll have the opportunity to indicate your preferred working location from Mountain View, CA, USA; Cambridge, MA, USA; New York, NY, USA; or San Francisco, CA, USA.
- How does Google handle applications with arrest or conviction records for the Software Engineer role in San Francisco?
- Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
- What is the salary range for an iOS Software Engineer at Google in the US?
- The US base salary range for this full-time position is $147,000-$211,000 per year, plus bonus, equity, and benefits. The exact salary depends on role, level, location, and other factors.