Software Engineer Manager, Search Platforms, Search
Google · Posted Oct 19
Search engine, cloud computing, software, hardware, and artificial intelligence services
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About the role
Google Search is reimagining how people search for information globally, solving complex engineering challenges and expanding infrastructure while maintaining a universally accessible and useful experience. Software Engineering Managers at Google provide technical leadership, manage teams of engineers, and oversee large-scale projects. This role leads Search Platforms teams, setting priorities, developing technical roadmaps, designing systems, and writing code to solve ambiguous problems.
What you will do
- Set and communicate team priorities that support the broader organization's goals, aligning strategy, processes, and decision-making across teams.
- Establish clear expectations with individuals based on their level and role and aligned to the broader organization's goals.
- Develop the mid-term technical goal and roadmap within the scope of your often multiple teams, evolving it to meet anticipated future requirements and infrastructure needs.
- Design, guide and vet systems designs within the scope of the broader area, and write product or system development code to solve ambiguous problems.
- Demonstrate AI fluency, and be prepared to discuss your knowledge and use of AI tools during the hiring process.
Skills used in this 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.
- Passion for technology, collaboration, and solving challenging problems.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Google
Google LLC is an American multinational technology company focusing on artificial intelligence, online advertising, search engine technology, cloud computing, computer software, quantum computing, e-commerce, and consumer electronics. As a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., it is widely recognized for services like Google Search, YouTube, Android, and the Gemini AI ecosystem.
- Industry
- Internet
- Company size
- 180000+ employees
- Founded
- 1998-09-04
- Location
- Mountain View, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $25M raised
- 1999-06-07Series A$25M
Leadership
Chief Executive Officer
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Senior Vice President and Chief Business Officer
Chief Executive Officer, Google Cloud
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