Senior Software Engineer, Google Maps Automotive
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026. Google scores B on the Alion truth index.
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.
With your technical expertise you will manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions.
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.Germany: €128000 - €131000 (EUR) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
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Responsibilities
- Design and develop reliable Android APIs and SDK components for automotive applications.
- Lead complex projects and collaborate across Google Maps to bring core Maps services to cars.
- Drive the technical direction in engagements with car makers to build in-vehicle navigation.
- Shape our product and technical roadmap by bringing automotive industry expertise into the team.
- Apply Google engineering best practices and modern agentic workflows in the automotive context.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages.
- 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
- Experience working with clients from the automotive sector or similar.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience designing and developing reliable APIs and SDKs.
- Experience in automotive software development (e.g., navigation software, in-vehicle infotainment, digital cockpits, Android Automotive OS, or ADAS).
- Experience with Android software development and Google Maps or similar platforms.
- Experience using modern AI-assisted and agentic software engineering workflows.
- Experience working with enterprised stakeholders (especially automakers) and the ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly across internal engineering teams and external partners.