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Staff Android Engineer, UI Framework, YouTube

Staff Android Engineer, UI Framework, YouTube

1 Month ago • 8-13 Years • Mobile Development

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algorithms

data-structures

front-end

rendering

cross-functional

Job Description

YouTube seeks a Staff Android Engineer to develop, maintain, and evolve the Android Elements client runtime for UI rendering. This role involves utilizing Android APIs and open-source libraries to enhance Android app development performance across various devices. Responsibilities include troubleshooting complex performance issues, identifying bottlenecks, and optimizing the Elements framework through API overhauls and re-architectures. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Android native mobile development, user experience, and possess strong leadership skills to mentor junior developers and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The team builds frameworks and tools enabling YouTube engineers to develop high-performance UIs in a cross-platform way.

Must have:

8+ years software development experience
5+ years Android app development
Experience with Android framework development
Strong data structures and algorithms skills
Experience with UI library/framework development

Good to have:

Master's degree in related field
Technical leadership experience
Experience in complex, matrixed organizations
Experience with API design/evolution

Perks:

Bonus
Equity
Benefits

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
8 years of experience in software development, and with data structures/algorithms.
5 years of experience testing, and launching software products, and 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
5 years of experience with Android application development.
2 years of experience developing or optimizing Android frameworks/products.

Preferred qualifications:

Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional or cross-business projects.
Experience with UI library/framework development and API design/evolution.

About the job

The xplat Frameworks teams at YouTube build frameworks and tools that enable YouTube engineers to develop delightful, high-performance User Interfaces on mobile in a cross-platform way. With Elements, developers can write UI items once for Android apps, and can deploy features from the server without app updates, with the UI looking and feeling identical to purely platform-native UI items.

Highly passionate about Android native mobile development and user experience, the members on the xplat Platform Integration fulfills the xplat vision at YouTube by utilizing Android SDKs and the best of open source libraries. Even though we are implementing a cross-platform framework, we don't settle for lowest common denominator - we let the best of Android platform shine through an expressive, common interface that all front-end engineers can utilize.

At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share, and build community through our stories. We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another in the process. Working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world. We explore new ideas, solve real problems, and have fun — and we do it all together.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $189,000-$284,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. 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. Learn more about .

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and evolve the Android Elements client runtime for UI rendering, utilizing Android API and open source libraries, to push the boundary of Android app development and achieve performance across a wide range of mobile devices.
Troubleshoot potentially complex issues related to performance, correctness, and/or platform parity between Android. Identify key performance bottleneck through profiling; pinpoint platform-level quirks and API limitations during design.
Start initiatives to strategically advance the capability of Elements framework through API overhaul and runtime re-architecture (e.g. a new high-level animation API).
Help the team navigate the Android ecosystem and mentor junior Android developers on the team.
Work with colleagues to design, maintain, and evolve the Elements rendering API, with inputs from senior domain experts and area TLs.

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$189.0K - $284.0K/yr (Outscal est.)

$236.5K/yr avg.

Worldwide

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