Android Automotive Partnerships Lead — AI & Product Growth

Google Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Product Business Development Lead for Android Automotive Partnerships AI in San Jose to drive outbound product management and partnerships across the Automotive ecosystem, shaping AI offerings for in-vehicle experiences.

You will collaborate with OEMs, SoC partners, and developers, balancing business needs with engineering and UX requirements, while negotiating partnerships and guiding cross-functional teams to market-ready solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in business development, management consulting, or partner-facing roles such as product management, technical sales, partnerships, sales enablement, or go-to-market strategy, or 8 years of experience with an advanced degree.
• Experience in the consumer electronics, auto, OEMs, telecom, e-commerce/retail, apps, ads, gaming, or technology industries.
• Experience working with C-level executives and cross-functionally across multiple levels of management.
• Experience managing agreements or partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary market-facing advocate to promote Google’s Android Automotive products and services to the Automotive ecosystem.
• Develop and deliver tailored, high-stakes pitches to audiences across varying levels in Product, Procurement, Engineering, Partnerships and Strategy teams—at OEMs, SoC providers and App Developers.
• Partner deeply with car companies’ product and user experience (UX) teams to explore, scope, and validate necessary product adaptations. Synthesize partner requirements, technical constraints, and design philosophies into actionable feedback for Google’s R&D teams.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to commercialize new features and drive successful market entry strategies for products and features.

Skills

C-level engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

MBA or Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

APIs

OS concepts

Client-server architecture

Job description

Google is seeking a Product Business Development Lead for Android Automotive Partnerships AI in San Jose to drive outbound product management and partnerships across the Automotive ecosystem, shaping AI offerings for in-vehicle experiences.

You will collaborate with OEMs, SoC partners, and developers, balancing business needs with engineering and UX requirements, while negotiating partnerships and guiding cross-functional teams to market-ready solutions.