Software Ecosystem Architect, Better Together APK
Mountain View, CA, USA · Full-time · Posted Oct 21, 2026
- Experience
- 8 years in programming; 5 years in Android platform architecture and managing unbundled Play Store release models; 5 years in design and architecture, testing/launching software products, and technical leadership.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
About the job
Lead the architecture and expansion of Google’s Better Together Android app platform, enabling secure, performant cross-device connectivity across OEM hardware and software environments.
What you'll do
- Lead Beto APK and GMS Core integration, APIs, container onboarding, and compliance with GMS neutrality and testing standards.
- Set the multi-year architecture roadmap and design CI/CD pipelines and safe rollout mechanisms.
- Align OEMs and Google product areas, enforce performance standards, and mentor technical leaders.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in programming.
- 5 years of experience in Android platform architecture and managing unbundled Play Store release models.
- 5 years of experience in design and architecture, testing/launching software products, and technical leadership.
Nice to have
- Experience as a Principal/Senior Staff Engineer across organizational boundaries.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing gates, flag-driven rollouts, Android OS architecture, or large App/SDK codebases.
Pay
USD 262000 - 364000 (base salary); + 25% bonus target + equity + benefits
Tools
Android, GMS Core, IPC, system services, Play Store, CI/CD
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