Product Manager, Android Auto - Google

Kirkland, WA

About the Job

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
2 years of experience in product management, consulting, co-founder or related technical role.
1 year of experience building and shipping technical products.
1 year of experience in designing and implementing user interfaces (UIs).
Experience with the Android platform and ecosystem.

Preferred qualifications:

Master's degree in a technology or business related field.
2 years of experience in a business function or role (e.g., strategic marketing, business operations, consulting).
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.
Automotive industry experience.
Knowledge of, or continued interest in building accessibility best practices, and experience/curiosity for incorporating inclusion and accessibility into product development methodologies.

About the job

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.

In this role, you will join a team with the goal to provide a safe and seamless connected experience on every car by enabling media, communication, navigation and other apps from a user's phone to run on the car screen. As Product Manager, you will work with multiple engineering teams to craft a product roadmap and execute on the team goal in order to make Android Auto an essential tool for 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 collaborate 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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $122,000-$178,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

Build and manage a product roadmap to support team goals and strategy.
Create preliminary design concepts, and work with engineering across multiple teams to implement and iterate.
Initiate and prioritize projects within engineering, assist in determining the best technical implementation methods, track product development, and develop product launch plans.
Partner with infrastructure teams across Google and Android and collaborate on making Android Auto a great experience in every car.
Develop product strategy and positioning for platform features.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

Source : Google