Software Engineer, Geo Auto, Early Career

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 1 year of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with cross-functional partners such as UX and product, refining feature ideas into practical engineering tasks and driving progress.
• Experience developing accessible technologies.
• Knowledge of data structures and algorithms.

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 team is dedicated to building robust capabilities that benefit multiple Geo ecosystems. The role is focused on enabling the Automotive focused product areas while also considering how these tools fit into the larger Geo picture. We strategically align our team to prioritize multi-ecosystem initiatives and significantly increase our investments in Generative AI, making it a core foundation for transforming developer and user experiences at Geo. Our focus is on delivering enhanced flexibility, strengthened support, and increased operational efficiency.

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

• Contribute to the design, building, and maintenance of critical developer infrastructure, including end-to-end test frameworks (like our CarPlay automation) and core debugging tools (like the Auto Bug Tool).
• Learn from code reviews, design discussions, and technical guidance to foster a high-performing team culture. Work with the Sydney-based Geo Auto team to understand their software development challenges and help deliver high-quality, co-developed solutions that enhance their velocity.
• Support 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 AI-powered tools to solve complex problems in validation, automation, and debugging.
• Develop your cross-stack expertise (spanning backend, frontend, and mobile/Android) by handling complex, foundational projects with guidance from Engineers.