Senior Staff Software Engineer, Geo Auto SDK Tech Lead
Google· Internet & Cloud Services· Oct 16, 2026 · 12d ago
Seattle, WA, USA
In office
Full-time
Lead/Staff
$165K–$222K est.
8+ years exp
Job description
Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.
As a part of the Google Maps Automotive team, which is at the forefront of the automotive industry's rapid transformation to software-defined vehicles, we empower the world's leading car manufacturers to build next-generation navigation and infotainment systems by providing a highly customizable Software Development Kit (SDK) and a comprehensive suite of APIs as this brings the full power, scale, and innovation of Google Maps directly into the car. In this role, you will design and develop core components of the SDK, while also working closely with automotive partners to help them integrate our technology and shape the future of the in-vehicle experience.
The Geo team is focused on building the most accurate, comprehensive, and useful maps for our users, through products like Maps, Earth, Street View, Google Maps Platform, and more. Every month, more than a billion people rely on Maps services to explore the world and navigate their daily lives.
The Geo team also enables developers to use the power of Google Maps platforms to enhance their apps and websites. As they plot a course for the future of mapping, they are solving complex computer science problems, designing beautiful and intuitive product experiences, and improving our understanding of the real world.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $262000 - $364000 (USD) + 25% bonus target + equity + benefits
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• Set the multi-year technical direction and system architecture for the Geo Automotive SDK across map data delivery, localization, navigation, and 3D rendering.
• Architect end-to-end software systems that connect cloud geospatial services and vehicle sensor pipelines to low-latency client APIs and multi-screen cockpit displays.
• Define SDK design standards, testing and simulation strategies, and modular interfaces that allow the platform to scale cleanly across multiple vehicle programs.
• Lead technical alignment across Geo service teams, Android Automotive, Product Management, and Forward Deployed Engineering to deliver cohesive capabilities for global automakers.
• Shape the engineering culture across Seattle, Munich, and Mountain View by mentoring senior engineers and tech leads, raising the bar on code and design quality, and staying with complex technical problems.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 5 years of experience with design and architecture; and testing/launching software products.
• Automotive industry experience.
Minimum qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 5 years of experience with design and architecture; and testing/launching software products.
• Automotive industry experience.
Preferred qualifications:
• Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 8 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
• 5 years of experience working across a matrixed organization involving multi-product integration or external partner ecosystems.
• Experience with real-time 3D graphics rendering, geospatial navigation, localization, or ADAS and autonomous driving systems.
• Experience architecting developer platforms, Software Development Kits (SDKs), or Android Automotive OS (AAOS) systems.
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