Senior Software Engineer, iOS, Google Photos
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Senior Software Engineer, iOS, Google Photos at Google
At Google, we have a vision of empowerment and equitable opportunity for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and commit to building reconciliation through Google’s technology, platforms and people. We welcome Indigenous applicants and encourage you to see our Reconciliation Action Plan for more information.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience with iOS mobile software development.
- 5 years of experience in programming with Swift or Objective-C.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.
- 5 years of experience with data structures/algorithms.
- Experience with iOS user interface, Swift User Interface (UI), and navigation concepts.
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, extending well beyond web search. We seek 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 Senior Software Engineer, iOS, Google Photos, 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.
Google Photos is a widely used photo sharing and storage service developed by Google. Photos is one of the most sought-after products at Google and is looking for both client-side (web and mobile), with server-side (search, storage, serving) and machine intelligence (learning, computer vision) Software Engineers. We are dedicated to making Google experiences centered around the user.
Responsibilities
- Help to shape Google Photos by designing and implementing new features.
- Work with other engineers to define and improve Google Photos iOS architecture.
- Mentor and lead junior engineers on the team.
Key Skills/Competency
- iOS Development
- Swift
- Objective-C
- Data Structures
- Algorithms
- Mobile Architecture
- UI Design
- Leadership
- Mentorship
- Large-Scale Systems
How to Get Hired at Google
- Research Google's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to align your application.
- Tailor your resume for iOS roles: Customize your resume to highlight relevant iOS development experience, Swift/Objective-C proficiency, and contributions to mobile architecture.
- Demonstrate impact and leadership: Showcase projects where you've led initiatives, mentored others, and delivered features for large-scale mobile applications.
- Prepare for technical challenges: Practice data structures, algorithms, and system design, especially related to mobile and large-scale photo management.
- Highlight collaboration and problem-solving: Be ready to discuss how you collaborate with cross-functional teams and approach complex technical problems.
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