Product Manager I, Android Auto

Company: Google
Location: San Jose
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 3 years of experience in product management or related technical role. 1 year of experience taking technical products from conception to launch (e.g., ideation to execution, end-to-end, 0 to 1, etc). 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 in a role preparing and delivering technical presentations to executive leadership. 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. Knowledge of, or continued interest in building accessibility best practices, and experience/curiosity for incorporating 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. Join a 30-minute group session to learn more about the internal transfer process and the specific nuances of roles in this organization at L3-7. This session offers a direct opportunity to learn more and ask questions anonymously through Ask. Your attendance is private, and no recording will be available. Sign up and learn more at go/pminfosessions . 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. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $138,000-$198,000 bonus equity benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 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 Collaborate with partner teams (e.g., engineers, Program Managers (PgMs), UX) during product design and development to support Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) and implement requirements. Define product roadmaps by operationalizing defined strategy. Communicate the defined product goal in a way that captures attention and compels others to drive action despite obstacles and competing priorities. Assess market size and opportunity (e.g., user-based, strategic opportunity, revenue) to identify opportunities in the market landscape. Facilitate launches, maintenance, and retirement in collaboration with other cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

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