Software Engineering Manager, Android Auto Developer Platforms

Mobile

Centrum, Kraków

Google

Full-time

Permanent

Manager / C-level

Office

Tech stack

Android

advanced

Software Development

advanced

Team Leadership

advanced

Project Management

advanced

Job description

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role; overseeing projects, with 2 years of experience in a people management, supervision/team leadership role.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization.
• Proficiency in Android development.

About the job

The Android Auto team is building next level experiences in cars. A critical component of our strategy is enabling developers to build applications for automotive platforms that are optimized for drivers.

The Car App Library team is responsible for building the frameworks that make developers job easier by abstracting hardware variability between cars and providing solutions that are driver distraction aware. We are looking to expand the range of applications that can be enabled in cars, and we are looking for engineers that can bridge the gap between the system capabilities and the needs of developers.

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

• Build and lead the team in Krakow working on developer platforms.
• Contribute to the architecture and development of the car app library, a cross platform environment to build automotive applications.
• Build understanding and expertise on automotive OEM and app developer needs.
• Be responsible for defining and using metrics to validate the impact of the work you do.
• Collaborate closely with other disciplines, internal partners such as core Android and external ones such as our automotive manufacturer partners.

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.

Published: 14.08.2025

Meet the company

Google

Since our founding in 1998, Google has grown by leaps and bounds. Starting from two computer science students in a university dorm room, we now have thousands of employees and offices around the world. These Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe.It starts with how we work together. We’re building a company where people of different views, backgrounds and experiences can do their best work and show up for one another.

Company profile

Office location