Google is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to provide technical leadership across several Play Games products. The role involves the full life-cycle of building and delivering complex multi-year products, integrating new advances in Gemini, and mentoring junior engineers. The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Staff Software Engineer, Google Play at Google in Nairobi, Kenya
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5 days ago
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1 Sept
Full Time
On Site
Senior
ICT & Telecommunications
IT & Software
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Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership across several Play Games products.
- Participate in the full life-cycle of building and delivering complex multi-year products and features: shape product strategy, understand product requirements, contribute to system design, write code and tests, launch features across a 3B+ device fleet.
- Integrate new advances in Gemini into Google Play products to enhance product experiences.
- Mentor junior engineers on the team, providing technical guidance and helping them to grow their careers while successfully working on these ambitious engineering issues.
- Demonstrate Artificial Intelligence fluency by discussing your knowledge and use of Artificial Intelligence tools during the hiring process.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in software development.
- 5 years of experience in testing, and launching software products.
- 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
- Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- 8 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
- 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role with leading project teams and setting technical direction.
- 3 years of experience with working in a matrixed organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects.
- Experience in Google's Java Android stack, Google's Java server environment, GMSCore and Android native development.
Job Details
Job Function
IT & Software
Minimum Experience
8 years
Education Level
Bachelor’s Degree
Area of Study
Engineering
Field of Study
Computer Science
Languages
English
Additional Information
How to Apply: Interested and qualified? Go to Google on www.google.com to apply.
Show Your Technical Leadership and AI Fluency
This role demands a seasoned engineer who can lead complex projects and integrate AI. Hiring managers will probe your experience with large-scale systems, Android development, and your practical use of AI tools.
1. Highlight your leadership: Emphasize your experience leading technical projects and setting direction. Provide concrete examples of how you've mentored junior engineers and influenced cross-functional teams.
2. Showcase your Android expertise: Detail your experience with Google's Java Android stack, GMSCore, and native development. Be ready to discuss specific projects and challenges you've overcome.
3. Demonstrate AI fluency: Be prepared to discuss your knowledge and use of AI tools. Share examples of how you've integrated AI into products or processes.
4. Prepare for system design: Expect questions on large-scale system design, data structures, and algorithms. Review distributed computing and storage concepts.
5. Emphasize cross-functional collaboration: Highlight your experience working in matrixed organizations and with cross-functional teams. Show how you've built strong relationships.
6. Quantify your impact: Use metrics to show the scale of products you've launched and the impact of your contributions. Mention the billions of devices you've reached.
7. Research Google Play: Understand the current challenges and opportunities in Google Play and Play Games. Be ready to discuss how you'd contribute to the Nairobi Product Development Center.
8. Prepare for behavioral questions: Have stories ready that demonstrate your leadership, problem-solving, and ability to navigate ambiguity. Use the STAR method to structure your responses.
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