The front lines: Yvette and Sean on fighting the war on
bugs
People depend on Google Maps every day to get them where they need to go. One wrong turn could leave our users lost and frustrated. So, before we launch a product, Test Engineer Yvette Nameth and Software Engineer in Test Sean Jordan rigorously examine our systems to ensure they will deliver on our promise of dependability and accuracy. Learn more about these unique roles and watch how Yvette and Sean eradicate bugs so Google Maps can get you from here to there.
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