Developer Relations Engineer, Maps Platform

Minimum qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.3 years of experience in professional software development (e.g., Web, Mobile, or Backend).Experience with one or more programming languages (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript, Kotlin, Swift, Python, or Java).Experience engaging with technical audiences (e.g., through documentation, tutorials, presentations, videos, or open-source contributions).Preferred qualifications:Experience working with Google Maps Platform APIs or other geospatial/mapping technologies.Experience leading or actively contributing to a developer community or an open-source project.Experience in Mobile application development (e.g., Android/Kotlin or iOS/Swift).Experience in creating technical content (e.g., videos, sample applications) or delivering talks at technical conferences.Ability to synthesize developer feedback and advocate for product improvements with cross-functional teams.About the job:Passionate people are everywhere at Google. In Developer Relations, we get excited to collaborate and connect with the communities that love technology as much as we do. Part community manager and part developer advocate, Developer Relations Engineers collaborate with developers at conferences and online, and advocate for developers interests internally at Google. Not afraid to be hands-on, you write sample code and client libraries as well as participate in developer forums and support queues to troubleshoot and debug coding problems developers encounter. Internally, you work with product engineering teams to improve our products by conveying feedback from developers, reviewing API designs and testing new features. Chrome, Android, App Engine, HTML5 as well as our core Google Apps and Ads APIs are just some of the platforms you promote and support.With your technical expertise, you drive strategy around fostering a community of developers who work with Google technologies. An ardent advocate for these developers, you represent their voice internally to our Product Managers and serve as their Google support in application development and technology implementation.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.Responsibilities:Engage with the developer community through meetups, conferences, videos, and online forums to inspire developers and drive adoption of the Google Maps Platform.Create and launch technical content, including open-source sample applications, tutorials, and best practices. Develop localized solutions (e.g., India-specific geospatial guidance) that address regional developer needs.Support global product launches by developing the technical Bill of Materials (BOM), providing early technical feedback on APIs/SDKs, and ensuring readiness for the developer community.Advocate for the needs of the developer community by gathering qualitative and quantitative feedback, and working closely with Product Management and Engineering teams to influence product direction.Develop expertise in the Google Maps Platform APIs (e.g., Web, Mobile, and Analytics) and related Google Cloud technologies, identifying opportunities for growth and innovation.