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Staff Software Engineer, Android Growth Systems and App Foundations

Google • London, UK

Salary

£78k – £78k

Posted

25 October 2026

Work mode

Full-time

Sponsor match

high

Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist WorkerWorker (A (Premium))

Role overview

Google is hiring a Staff Software Engineer, Android Growth Systems and App Foundations in London, a full-time it role. The advertised salary is £78k – £78k. Google holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

info_outline X In most instances, this position requires in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 8 years of experience in software development. 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: Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Scienc…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: Google — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker
Advertised salary: £78k – £78k
How this salary compares: about 36% above the £57,569 median across 1,033 it roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: London, UK · Full-time
Similar roles nearby: 229 other live it roles in London — browse them
Posted: 25 October 2026
How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

About this sector

IT and technology roles are one of the most consistently sponsored categories in the UK. Software engineers, data scientists, cloud architects, DevOps specialists, and cybersecurity professionals are in demand across finance, retail, the public sector, and specialist tech firms. Many large IT employers maintain established sponsorship processes through their HR and talent teams.