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Forward Deployed Engineer, Geo Auto

$152K - $221K Mountain View, CA, US Mid Posted August 23, 2026

Role Description

In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:* Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance * Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match * Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment * Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance * Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks * Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks * Holidays: 13 paid days per year

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA.### Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 6 years of experience in either system design or in one programming language (Java, C++, Python, etc.).
  • 6 years of experience in technical troubleshooting, and managing internal/external partners or customers.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering or Applied Science, or a related field.
  • Experience working with enterprise stakeholders (e.g., automakers).
  • Experience with maps products and services.
  • Experience in automotive integrations or software.

About the job -----------------

As a Technical Solutions Consultant, you will be responsible for the technical relationship of our largest advertising clients and/or product partners. You will lead cross-functional teams in Engineering, Sales and Product Management to leverage emerging technologies for our external clients/partners. From concept design and testing to data analysis and support, you will oversee the technical execution and business operations of Google's online advertising platforms and/or product partnerships.

You will be able to balance business and partner needs with technical constraints, develop innovative, cutting edge solutions and act as a partner and consultant to those you are working with. You will also be able to build tools and automate products, oversee the technical execution and business operations of Google's partnerships, as well as develop product strategy and prioritize projects and resources.

In this role, you will collaborate with a different array of global partners leveraging Geo Auto products to develop and integrate navigation solutions for their vehicles. You will align the strategic objectives of Google with those of our partners, ensuring comprehensive fulfillment of automotive navigation experiences through seamless integration of Geo Auto products across both edge and cloud platforms. You will oversee the product from its initial concept to its deployment on the road. You will also collaborate with various teams specializing in fields such as navigation, advanced automotive sensors, high-end embedded computing, complex software and electrical architectures, sustainable transportation, and advanced manufacturing. You will gain insights in engineering and business aspects of bringing products to market.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.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $152000 - $221000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.Responsibilities --------------------

* Lead automotive partners as they integrate Google Maps and automotive Software Development Kits (SDK) across complex domains including automotive operating system platforms, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) components, and in-vehicle infotainment. * Manage the automotive partner relationship and be responsible for driving issue resolutions including bugs, missing functionality, and feature requests. * Model the requirements, constraints, and roadmap of automotive partners internally to guide product development. * Support the Geo Auto Forward Deployed Engineering team as a subject matter expert. * Work closely with teams across the Geo Auto, Geo Developer, and Android organizations to ensure Google provides a uniform and complete automotive solution. 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.

About Forward Deployed Engineering

Forward Deployed Engineers are embedded directly with customers to build custom solutions, integrate products into existing infrastructure, and bridge the gap between product engineering and customer success. The role combines deep technical skills with the ability to operate in client environments and translate business requirements into working software.

Originally pioneered by Palantir, the FDE model has spread across AI, enterprise SaaS, and cloud infrastructure companies. FDEs write production code, architect integrations, train customer teams, and feed product insights back to the core engineering organization. At companies like OpenAI, Salesforce, and Databricks, FDE teams are treated as elite engineering units that can ship custom solutions in days rather than quarters.

Typical FDE stack: Python, TypeScript, SQL, REST/GraphQL APIs, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), and increasingly LLM APIs and AI orchestration frameworks. Strong communication and the ability to context-switch between technical and business conversations are as important as coding ability.

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