📍 Where It Starts – Software Engineer, Android Consumer Experiences
- I’m applying for the Software Engineer, Android Consumer Experiences role.
- This team’s use of Flutter and its focus on mobile/wearables deeply excites me.
- I bring:
- 2 years of building real-world Flutter apps (including native Kotlin integration)
- Experience collaborating in Agile/Scrum teams at SSW
- Strong fundamentals in clean architecture, testing, pull request workflows, and shipping features
- My goal: to grow as an engineer through mentorship, deep collaboration, and building products at Google-scale.
🌍 What I Admire – Google’s Ecosystem & Culture
- I’ve followed the Flutter YouTube channel and GitHub repos for years
- I admire Google’s:
- Open-source leadership (Flutter, Dart, Firebase)
- Unmatched scale of impact (Search, Maps, Gmail, Android)
- Culture of internal growth and innovation
- To me, Google isn’t just a company — it’s a platform for purposeful growth
🔭 Where I’m Headed – Long-Term Vision
1. Developer Relations & Dev Advocacy
I want to:
- Teach through content, tutorials, and talks
(dream: appear on the Flutter YouTube channel with Craig, Khanh, Andrew, & Kate 👋) - Explain tech in ways that resonate with all skill levels — from beginners to senior devs
- Support or organize Google Developer Group (GDG) events across Australia
(especially here in Newcastle — we don’t have one yet!)
2. Open Source Contributions
- Contribute to Flutter, Dart, Firebase, or even internal SDKs/tools
- Continue building & maintaining Dart/Flutter packages
(e.g.rough_notation,polar-dart)
3. Google Summer of Code (GSoC)
- I was a GSoC 2024 contributor (Flutter frontend + Firebase backend)
- I’d love to give back by mentoring contributors and supporting the amazing GSoC team
(shoutout to Stephanie, Mary, and Lucila — you three run an incredible program 🙌)
🌟 Bonus Goal – Become a GDE (Google Developer Expert)
- I aim to earn the GDE title for Flutter
- Not for the badge — but because:
- I want to give back meaningfully to the community
- I want to represent everyday devs — especially from places like Newcastle
- I may not know a Googler who can nominate me yet — but after this, I may know 2 or 3. Yes, I am talking about you guys.
❤️ Why This Matters
Google isn’t just a tech company — it’s part of our everyday vocabulary.
Working here means having the power to do good at massive scale.
For someone like me — who genuinely cares about people — that’s not just exciting.
That’s a responsibility I’d be proud to carry.