Forward Deployed Engineer, Geo Auto

Google; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO 20 days

Sick time 69 hours Seattle

Maternity leave

Baby bonding leave

Holidays

Job summary

Google is seeking a Technical Solutions Consultant to manage the technical relationship with our largest advertising clients and product partners. You will lead cross-functional teams across Engineering, Sales and Product Management to leverage emerging technologies for external clients/partners.

You will balance business and partner needs with technical constraints, build tools, and drive the technical execution of Google's automotive and maps platforms with Geo Auto products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 years of experience in either system design or in one programming language (Java, C++, Python, etc.).
• 6 years of experience in technical troubleshooting, and managing internal/external partners or customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead automotive partners as they integrate Google Maps and automotive SDKs across complex domains.
• Manage the automotive partner relationship and drive issue resolutions including bugs and feature requests.
• Model requirements, constraints, and roadmap of automotive partners to guide product development.
• Support the Geo Auto Forward Deployed Engineering team as a subject matter expert.
• Collaborate across Geo Auto, Geo Developer, and Android teams to deliver a complete automotive solution.

Skills

System design

Programming languages

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master's degree in related field

Job description

In most instances, this position requires in-person interviews as part of the hiring process.
In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:

• Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
• Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
• Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
• Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
• Holidays: 13 paid days per year
  

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 years of experience in either system design or in one programming language (Java, C++, Python, etc.).
• 6 years of experience in technical troubleshooting, and managing internal/external partners or customers.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering or Applied Science, or a related field.
• Experience working with enterprise stakeholders (e.g., automakers).
• Experience with maps products and services.
• Experience in automotive integrations or software.

About The Job

As a Technical Solutions Consultant, you will be responsible for the technical relationship of our largest advertising clients and/or product partners. You will lead cross-functional teams in Engineering, Sales and Product Management to leverage emerging technologies for our external clients/partners. From concept design and testing to data analysis and support, you will oversee the technical execution and business operations of Google's online advertising platforms and/or product partnerships.

You will be able to balance business and partner needs with technical constraints, develop innovative, cutting edge solutions and act as a partner and consultant to those you are working with. You will also be able to build tools and automate products, oversee the technical execution and business operations of Google's partnerships, as well as develop product strategy and prioritize projects and resources.

In this role, you will collaborate with a different array of global partners leveraging Geo Auto products to develop and integrate navigation solutions for their vehicles. You will align the strategic objectives of Google with those of our partners, ensuring comprehensive fulfillment of automotive navigation experiences through seamless integration of Geo Auto products across both edge and cloud platforms. You will oversee the product from its initial concept to its deployment on the road. You will also collaborate with various teams specializing in fields such as navigation, advanced automotive sensors, high-end embedded computing, complex software and electrical architectures, sustainable transportation, and advanced manufacturing. You will gain insights in engineering and business aspects of bringing products to market.

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: $152000 - $221000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

• Lead automotive partners as they integrate Google Maps and automotive Software Development Kits (SDK) across complex domains including automotive operating system platforms, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) components, and in-vehicle infotainment.
• Manage the automotive partner relationship and be responsible for driving issue resolutions including bugs, missing functionality, and feature requests.
• Model the requirements, constraints, and roadmap of automotive partners internally to guide product development.
• Support the Geo Auto Forward Deployed Engineering team as a subject matter expert.
• Work closely with teams across the Geo Auto, Geo Developer, and Android organizations to ensure Google provides a uniform and complete automotive solution.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .