Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience with iOS mobile software development.
- 5 years of programming experience with Swift or Objective-C.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
- 5 years of experience with data structures/algorithms.
- Experience developing accessible technologies.
- Experience with the iOS user interface, Swift UI, and navigation concepts
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.
We are looking for a Senior iOS Software Engineer passionate about
creating software that millions of drivers use daily. This role enables Google Maps on CarPlay to remain the trusted and innovative driving experience. You will impact a team to deliver new projects within a broad organisation.
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
- Lead projects and deliver new navigation, search, and AI features for Google Maps on iOS CarPlay.
- Manage the full software lifecycle from defining requirements with Program Manager and UX to designing and overseeing implementation.
- Design and build the software platform for global engineering teams.
- Coordinate testing with QA and analyze metrics to quantify project success.
- Optimize product performance and leverage new technologies to maintain an engaged edge and enhance user experience.
