Graphics Platform Software Developer, Chrome on Android

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages.
• 2 years of experience with data structures or algorithms.
  
• 2 years of experience in performance optimization.
• 2 years of experience developing toolchain components (e.g., compilers, linkers, debuggers, system libraries) and programming in C/C++.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
  
• 1 year of experience in graphics and rendering.
• Experience developing accessible technologies.
  

Google's software developers 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 software developers 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 developer, 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 software developers 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 Chrome Graphics Platforms and Architecture team works across Chrome's graphics stack, optimizing rendering performance, making sure Chrome keeps up with advancements in OS and GPU capabilities, while bringing a smooth and responsive experience to Chrome users on all platforms. The team is focused on desktop platforms (Windows, macOS, and Chrome OS) and mobile platforms (Android).

Chrome is dedicated to building a better, more open web. We’re focused on making a better browser (on both desktop and mobile) to help users take advantage of all the web has to offer in a safe and secure way.Chrome is available across all major platforms — iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Linux and Chrome OS. We also built Chrome as an open source project so the entire web ecosystem could benefit from the latest innovations in speed, simplicity and security.

• Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies.
  
• Work on Chrome's Android graphics stack in C++.
• Write code that bridges between Chrome and the underlying GPU drivers and hardware to accelerate and optimize rendering, enhance memory consumption, CPU and GPU efficiency, crash rates, and overall system health.
  
• Participate in team planning and retrospectives.
  
• Collaborate with more senior developers on the team and build proficiency in one or more areas of our tech stack, and one or more desktop or mobile platforms.