Google's Geo team is seeking a Senior UX Engineer to join their mission of building the world's most accurate and comprehensive mapping solutions. This role sits at the intersection of UX design and frontend engineering, where you'll be part of a multi-disciplinary team creating products like Google Maps, Earth, and Street View that serve over a billion users monthly.
As a UX Engineer, you'll collaborate closely with designers, researchers, writers, and product managers to prototype and implement innovative features that enhance user experiences across Google's Geo products. The role requires strong technical expertise in frontend technologies, including JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS, combined with a deep understanding of UX design principles.
The position offers an exciting opportunity to impact products used globally while working with cutting-edge mapping technology. You'll be responsible for creating prototypes, launching features, building tools to accelerate UX teams, and bridging design and engineering discussions. The role requires someone who can balance technical implementation with user-centered design thinking.
Working at Google's Mountain View headquarters, you'll join a company known for its exceptional benefits and collaborative culture. The compensation package includes a competitive base salary range of $142,000-$211,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. This is an opportunity to shape the future of how billions of people navigate and understand the world through Google's mapping products.
The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in frontend development or technical UX design, with expertise in modern web technologies and frameworks. You should be comfortable wearing multiple hats, mentoring others, and working in a fast-paced environment where user focus drives all decisions.