Software Engineer, Google Wallet, Physical Access

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.

Whether it is paying online with Autofill, using tap and pay in stores, or using the Google Pay app, the Payments team at Google is focused on making payments simple, seamless, and secure. In addition to consumer payment technologies, the Payments team also powers the money movement between Google and its consumers and businesses.

Responsibilities:

• Physical Access Solutions: Develop and expand digital access credentials for campus IDs, corporate badges, hotels, multi-family homes, and other secure entry use cases.
• NFC ecosystem: Develop software that interfaces with device hardware like NFC controllers, Secure Elements, and biometric sensors.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working with Product Managers, UX Designers, Technical Program Managers, Business Development, Legal, and other engineering teams within Wallet and across Google. Engaging with external partners to define requirements, troubleshoot issues, and launch new integrations.
• Android Platform Collaboration: Collaborate with Android platform teams to design and implement new APIs and capabilities that enhance Wallet functionality and security.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 1 year of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Kotlin).
  
• 1 year of experience with data structures and algorithms.
• 1 year of experience with full stack development, across back-end such as Java, Kotlin, Go, or C++ codebases, and front-end experience including Kotlin, Java, or Swift.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in Android Development.
  
• Full-stack experience, including designing and integrating with server-side APIs to support client features.
  
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
• Proficiency in Kotlin and Java, and a strong understanding of Android internals.