Software Engineering Manager, Android Automotive AI/ML

As a part of Android Automotive, you will develop platforms and services that bring Google’s ecosystem to vehicles. You will address tests such as bridging the gap between car sensors and Android Frameworks, building feature user experiences that are driver distraction-safe, and defining the future of Google’s AI technologies. Additionally, you will build and manage Engineering teams of low-level system architecture, application development, and back-end systems. You will help reimagine the Android operating system, and apps and services for end users.

The Android Auto team collaborates with vehicle manufacturers to develop and deliver on this massive opportunity, building on a proven embedded platform to create a leading Assistant-powered, navigation, entertainment, and communication vehicle system, which will be delivered to specialized people-moving devices.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript).
• 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role; overseeing projects, with 2 years of experience in a people management, supervision/team leadership role.
• Experience with object-oriented development, with a focus on either embedded systems or Android platform engineering.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 3 years of experience working in an organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects.
• 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
• Experience with software development in the automotive industry.
• Experience with leading and shipping on-device Machine Learning (ML) related products or solutions.
• Ability to collaborate, deliver results and hire engineers.

• Set and communicate team priorities that support the broader organization's goals. Align strategy, processes, and decision-making across teams.
• Set clear expectations with individuals based on their level and role and aligned to the broader organization's goals. Meet regularly with individuals to discuss performance, development and provide feedback and coaching.
• Develop the mid-term technical direction and roadmap within the scope of the teams. Evolve the roadmap to meet anticipated future requirements and infrastructure needs.
• Design, guide and vet systems designs within the scope of the broader area, and write product or system development code to solve ambiguous problems.
• Review code developed by other engineers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency).

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