About the position
At Google, we put our users first. The world is always changing, so we need Product Managers who are continuously adapting and excited to work on products that affect millions of people every day. In this role, you will work cross-functionally to guide products from conception to launch by connecting the technical and business worlds. You can break down complex problems into steps that drive product development. One of the many reasons Google consistently brings innovative, world-changing products to market is because of the collaborative work we do in Product Management. Our team works closely with creative engineers, designers, marketers, etc. to help design and develop technologies that improve access to the world's information. We're responsible for guiding products throughout the execution cycle, focusing specifically on analyzing, positioning, packaging, promoting, and tailoring our solutions to our users. The mission for Android Auto is to create a safe and seamless connected experience in every car and be helpful in every drive. Automotive industry executives say there will be more change in their business in the next 5 years than they have seen in the last 50 years. 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.
Responsibilities
- Develop the product strategy and positioning for our technical platform. Build and manage a technical product roadmap to support our goals and strategy.
- Initiate and prioritize projects within engineering, assist in determining the best technical implementation methods, track product development, and develop product launch plans.
- Articulate defined product outlook in a way that captures attention and engages others to drive action despite obstacles and priorities.
- Create preliminary design concepts, and work with engineering across multiple teams to implement and iterate.
- Partner with technical infrastructure teams across Android OS, including connectivity, video, and audio teams, in order to adopt the latest platform technologies and collaborate on making Android Auto a great experience in every car.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 3 years of experience in product management or related technical role.
- 2 years of experience building Android applications (e.g., Kotlin, Java).
- 1 year of experience taking technical products from conception to launch.
Nice-to-haves
- Master's degree in a technology or business related field.
- 5 years of experience with system development in consumer electronics/embedded design.
- 2 years of experience working cross-functionally with engineering, UX/UI, sales finance, and other stakeholders.
- 1 year of experience in software development or engineering.
- Experience working on audio/video codecs and networking architectures.
- Experience in the automotive industry with an understanding of automotive engineering and systems.
Benefits
- Bonus
- Equity
- Health benefits
