Senior Staff Software Engineer, Geo Auto SDK Tech Lead
Seattle, WA, USA · Senior Staff · Full-time · Posted Oct 16, 2026
- Experience
- 8 years in software development; 5 years in design and architecture, and testing/launching software products. Preferred: 8 years with data structures and algorithms; 5 years working across a matrixed organization involving multi-product integration or external partner ecosystems.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
About the job
Leads the technical direction and development of Google Maps’ Automotive SDK, enabling automakers to integrate mapping, navigation, and related capabilities into vehicle systems.
What you'll do
- Set SDK architecture and multi-year technical direction across map data delivery, localization, navigation, and 3D rendering.
- Architect systems linking cloud geospatial services and vehicle sensors with low-latency APIs and cockpit displays; define SDK design, testing, and simulation standards.
- Align teams and automotive partners, and mentor senior engineers and tech leads.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in software development.
- 5 years of experience with design and architecture, and testing/launching software products.
- Automotive industry experience.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field; 8 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
- Experience with multi-product integration or external partner ecosystems, relevant automotive technologies, or architecting developer platforms, SDKs, or AAOS systems.
Pay
$262000 - $364000 USD base salary
Tools
SDK, Android Automotive, Android Automotive OS (AAOS), 3D rendering, ADAS
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