Software Engineer – Google Wallet Transit & eMoney

About the role

Google is looking for a Software Engineer to join the Wallet team, focusing on digital transit card solutions and e‑money services. You will work on both Host Card Emulation (HCE) and Secure Element (SE) based systems, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver secure, seamless payment experiences.

Key responsibilities

• Design, build, and scale digital transit card solutions for multiple cities and transit agencies.
• Collaborate with Android platform teams to create new APIs and capabilities that enhance Wallet functionality and security.
• Work closely with Product Managers, UX Designers, Technical Program Managers, Business Development, Legal, and other engineering groups.
• Engage external partners, define requirements, troubleshoot issues, and launch new integrations.
• Develop software that interfaces with device hardware such as NFC controllers and Secure Elements.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 2 years of software development experience in one or more programming languages, or 1 year with an advanced degree.
• Minimum 2 years of full‑stack development experience, including back‑end work with Java or Kotlin.
• Experience designing and integrating with server‑side APIs to support client features.
• Experience with Android Jetpack Compose, logging, and a solid understanding of Android internals.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a cross‑functional environment.

Required skills

• Java
• Kotlin
• Android development
• Jetpack Compose
• Full‑stack development
• Server‑side API design and integration
• NFC
• Secure Element programming