Staff Software Engineer, Navigation Experience

We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join our team

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
8 years of experience with software programming architecture of large-scale distributed systems, build testing, reliability and developer productivity solutions for a stack.
8 years of experience in software development, and with data structures/algorithms.
5 years of experience testing, and launching software products, and 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
5 years of experience with API and system design, and C++.

Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
3 years of experience working in a matrixed organization involving cross-functional or cross-business projects.
Deep understanding of geo-related technology, including Google Earth and Google Maps.
Foundational knowledge of mobile app development on Android or iOS.

Develop and leverage expertise with the cross-platform Navigation Client Experience stack, and the Android and iOS Google Maps mobile development environments in which it exists, to make direct technical contributions to the codebase.
Lead technical collaboration with cross-functional partners and cross-organization teams, to determine the right technical projects to pursue, and report on their milestones and timelines. Mentor and train other team members on design techniques and coding standards.
Design, guide, and vet solutions to navigation problems that balance product trajectory, system performance, and codebase health.
Work with a variety of team leads to plan and track programs of work, building and leveraging a knowledge of the group’s goals and skillsets.
Write and review code, providing feedback on and role modeling best practices (e.g., style guidelines, accuracy, testability, maintainability, and efficiency).