Senior Developer Relations Engineer, Developer Advocate, Google Maps, Earth and AI

Google Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off - 20 days per year

Sick time - 40 hours/year

Maternity leave - 28–30 weeks

Baby bonding leave - 18 weeks

13 paid holidays per year

Job summary

Google seeks a Senior Developer Relations Engineer, Developer Advocate for Google Maps, Earth and AI. This role collaborates with developers at conferences and online, advocating for their interests and shaping programs that foster a thriving developer ecosystem.

The Geo team builds maps and related technologies, empowering developers to integrate Google Maps into apps and websites. Strong technical leadership and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a similar technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of work experience in a technical role (e.g., software engineering, solutions consultant, etc.) or equivalent technical experience.
• Ability to take ownership of solutions and exert influence without authority.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with developers at conferences and online, and advocate for developers' interests internally at Google.
• Drive strategy around fostering a community of developers who work with Google technologies.
• Represent the developers' voice internally to Product Managers and serve as Google support in development and implementation.

Skills

Ownership

Developer relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Senior Developer Relations Engineer, Developer Advocate, Google Maps, Earth and AI

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Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

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: New York, NY, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a similar technical field, or equivalent practical experience.


• 5 years of work experience in a technical role (e.g., software engineering, solutions consultant, etc.) or equivalent technical experience.

Preferred qualifications:

• Ability to take ownership of solutions and exert influence without authority.

About the job

Passionate people are everywhere at Google. In Developer Relations, we get excited to collaborate and connect with the communities that love technology as much as we do. Part community manager and part developer advocate, Developer Relations Engineers collaborate with developers at conferences and online, and advocate for developers interests internally at Google. Not afraid to be hands-on, you write sample code and client libraries as well as participate in developer forums and support queues to troubleshoot and debug coding problems developers encounter. Internally, you work with product engineering teams to improve our products by conveying feedback from developers, reviewing API designs and testing new features.

With your technical expertise, you drive strategy around fostering a community of developers who work with Google technologies. An ardent advocate for these developers, you represent their voice internally to our Product Managers and serve as their Google support in application development and technology implementation.

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: $163000 - $236000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage product engagement and identify user needs.


• Attend or facilitate conferences and events to gain and share insights on user experience and technologies.


• Lead developer programs and act as an authority in the domain.


• Contribute input and feedback on products or programs, and represent the interests of partners to internal stakeholders.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire .

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

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