Google's Geo team is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead their Mobile division, focusing on Urban Mobility Experience within Google Maps. This role combines technical leadership with people management, overseeing the development of features that impact billions of users worldwide. The position requires a strong background in software development and engineering management, with the responsibility of guiding teams across multiple locations.
The role sits within the Geo team, which is dedicated to building and maintaining Google's mapping services including Maps, Earth, Street View, and Google Maps Platform. These products serve over a billion users monthly, helping them navigate and explore the world. The Urban Mobility Experience team specifically focuses on optimizing public transit information and user journeys within Google Maps for Mobile, one of the most widely-used applications across both Android and iOS platforms.
As an Engineering Manager, you'll be responsible for both technical and people leadership. This includes setting strategic direction, managing team priorities, and ensuring delivery of high-quality software products. You'll work with engineers across multiple teams, overseeing system designs, code reviews, and technical implementations. The role requires a balance of technical expertise in mobile development with strong leadership skills to mentor and grow team members.
The ideal candidate brings a minimum of 5 years of software development experience, with specific expertise in mobile technologies and a track record of technical leadership. You'll need to demonstrate strong architectural knowledge, experience with native Android development, and the ability to manage complex projects across distributed teams. This position offers the opportunity to impact billions of users while working with cutting-edge technology in mapping and location services.
Working at Google provides the chance to solve complex computer science problems while creating intuitive product experiences that improve people's daily lives. The role offers the opportunity to work with talented engineers, influence product strategy, and contribute to the future of digital mapping and urban mobility.