Google - Seattle, WA
posted 3 months ago
As a Staff Software Engineering Manager for Google Maps, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction and leadership of the Navigation Platforms team. This position requires not only a deep understanding of software engineering principles but also the ability to manage and mentor a diverse team of engineers. You will be responsible for developing the mid-term technical vision and roadmap for your teams, ensuring that the projects align with the broader goals of the Navigation Platform and Google Maps. Your leadership will foster a high-performing team environment, where you will mentor and develop senior technical leaders, driving continuous improvement by identifying and implementing enhancements to team practices and processes. In this role, you will optimize project prioritization, execution, and delivery, ensuring efficient resource allocation and timely completion of critical initiatives. You will maintain and continuously improve the availability, reliability, and performance of the core services that underpin Google Maps' global directions and navigation products. Collaboration with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and on-call teams will be essential to uphold service level agreements (SLAs) and exceed user expectations. You will articulate and execute a clear technical vision for the team's roadmap, making informed decisions that impact numerous other Google products and services. The Navigation Platform is crucial for powering the services and Application Programming Interface (API) behind Google Maps driving directions and routing products. As a Software Engineering Manager, you will guide the way for exceptional software engineers, ensuring that they not only optimize their own code but also contribute to the overall product strategy. This role is integral to the success of Google Maps, which powers daily driving and navigation experiences for millions of users across various products.