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    Staff Software Engineer, Android, Maps Navigation

    Sydney, AustraliaOn-SiteFull-time8+ yrs experiencePosted 2d ago
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    XIn most instances, this position requires in-person interviews as part of the hiring process.
    At Google, we have a vision of empowerment and equitable opportunity for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and commit to building reconciliation through Google’s technology, platforms and people and we welcome Indigenous applicants. Please see our Reconciliation Action Plan for more information.

    Minimum 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.

    Preferred qualifications:

    • 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects.
    • Foundational understanding of software development principles, including testing and debugging.
    • Interest in or exposure to AI and machine learning concepts and their application.
    • Good collaboration skills, with an eagerness to learn from and work with executive engineers and partner teams.
    • A proactive, problem-solving mindset with enthusiasm for managing new and challenging problems.

    About the job

    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. 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.

    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.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Google

    Google is a multinational technology company focusing on search, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and online advertising. It develops and provides a wide range of internet-related services and products.

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    Industry
    Technology
    Founded
    1998
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