Google's Geo team is seeking a Software Engineer III to join their Map the World initiative. This role combines software engineering expertise with geospatial technology to improve Google Maps, Earth, and Street View products that serve over a billion users monthly. The position involves working with large-scale data processing, machine learning, and computational geometry to enhance mapping accuracy and features.
The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills, particularly in Java, and experience with data structures and algorithms. They'll work on critical projects involving data analysis, geospatial algorithms, and infrastructure development. The role offers opportunities to impact products used by billions while solving complex computer science problems.
Working at Google's Mountain View headquarters, you'll collaborate with infrastructure and ML research teams to improve map data quality, develop scalable mechanisms for signal processing, and create sophisticated algorithms for road network attributes. The compensation package includes a competitive base salary range of $141,000-$202,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.
This is an excellent opportunity for engineers passionate about combining software development with geographical information systems, working at scale, and delivering improvements that directly impact users' daily navigation and exploration needs. The role offers significant technical challenges and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a team focused on understanding and mapping the real world.