Technical Solutions Consultant, Android Partner Engineering at Google

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in a customer-facing role, helping drive customer technical activities.
• Experience with one or more programming languages (Java, C, C++, Python).

 

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in mobile device/application development and understanding of mobile ecosystem trends (e.g., Android).
• Experience with web technologies with focus on solutions and integrations between cloud services and mobile devices.
• Experience with one or more of the following: mobile device release management, mobile operating systems, and application ecosystems.
• Excellent communication and project management skills with a track record of handling multiple customers and streams of work.
• Demonstrated creative problem-solving approach and analytical skills, combined with a sense of ownership, and a proactive can-do attitude.

 

About The Job

The Android Partner Engineering team is the bridge between Google/Android software and partners who use our software to develop mobile devices. The team works in a fast paced technology driven environment and is deeply engaged with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), carriers, chipset manufacturers, service providers, developers, and original design manufacturers (ODMs) across the globe. Our aim is to ensure devices are secure and up to date and make Android the platform of choice with consumer and enterprise customers.

Google creates products and services that make the world a better place, and gTech’s role is to help bring them to life. Our teams of trusted advisors support customers globally. Our solutions are rooted in our technical skill, product expertise, and a thorough understanding of our customers’ complex needs. Whether the answer is a bespoke solution to solve a unique problem, or a new tool that can scale across Google, everything we do aims to ensure our customers benefit from the full potential of Google products.

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Responsibilities
 

• Introduce and deploy Android related features and technologies, with external partners (carriers and OEMs) and third party solution providers at scale, in close collaboration with Android Product Management/Engineering.
• Guarantee the technical aspects of a partner’s integration (both new and ongoing) by providing the necessary documentation, technical guidance, and support.
• Perform implementation reviews, advocate new product features, and ensure the prompt and proper resolution of technical challenges.
• Improve product feature offerings by providing partner feedback to internal cross-functional teams including Product Management, Business Development, and Software Engineering.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, both internal and external, including product management and software engineering.

 

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