Software Tech Lead, Google Photos

Required qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 8 years of experience with software development working with Kotlin and Java. 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products. 5 years of experience with android application development. 3 years of experience with software design and architecture. Preferred qualifications 3 years of experience building and shipping technical products. Experience with Generative AI and LLMs. 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, 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—and who are ready to tackle new problems across the full stack as we continue to push technology forward. Google Photos is a 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) and server‑side (search, storage, serving) and machine‑intelligence (learning, computer vision) Software Engineers. We are dedicated to making Google experiences centered around the user. The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $207,000–$300,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Responsibilities Understand the system, perform in‑depth search, and deliver improvements. Translate ideas into functional demos, enable iteration, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams. Partner with product, analytics, and privacy teams to refine requirements, define success metrics, and ensure responsible feature launches. Build adaptable and resilient code that can evolve alongside advancements in large language model (LLM) technology. Maintain standards to guarantee a reliable experience for users. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents‑to‑be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy, Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal, Belonging at Google, and How we hire. Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr Google Inc.