Staff Android Engineer - Maps Navigation & AI Tools

Google; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Staff Software Engineer, Android, Maps Navigation to drive and innovate across Android development and developer tools. The role emphasizes leadership across project teams, setting technical direction, and contributing to AI-powered validation and debugging efforts.

As part of Google's Geo team, you will impact Google Maps platform experiences while collaborating with cross-functional partners and executive engineers on scalable, high-impact projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 5 years of experience with Android application development.
• 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain critical developer infrastructure, including end-to-end test frameworks and core debugging tools.
• Facilitate alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines.
• Own the team's technical strategy for developer velocity, including the development and maintenance of scalable test infrastructure and automation frameworks.
• Participate in the integration and development of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered tools to solve complex problems in validation, automation, and debugging.
• Influence and coach a distributed team of engineers.

Skills

Android development

Software development

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Google is seeking a Staff Software Engineer, Android, Maps Navigation to drive and innovate across Android development and developer tools. The role emphasizes leadership across project teams, setting technical direction, and contributing to AI-powered validation and debugging efforts.

As part of Google's Geo team, you will impact Google Maps platform experiences while collaborating with cross-functional partners and executive engineers on scalable, high-impact projects.