Software Engineering Manager
Google · Posted Oct 14
Search engine, cloud computing, software, hardware, and artificial intelligence services
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About the role
Google's software engineering organization works at scale across areas including information retrieval, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking, security, data compression, and user interface design. Software Engineering Managers combine technical expertise with people management, taking technical leadership on major projects while managing a team of engineers across multiple teams and locations. This role owns project goals, contributes to product strategy, develops the team, and oversees the deployment of large-scale projects, partnering with product management and technical leads on the technical strategy for Google feedback and user areas.
What you will do
- Hire, develop, and retain a high-performing team of software engineers. You will be responsible for career growth, providing coaching, and managing performance to build an engineering organization.
- Partner with product management and technical leads to define and execute the technical strategy for Google feedback and user areas.
- Guide the team through complex architectural decisions and ensure high standards for code quality are maintained through effective design and code review processes.
- Ensure your team delivers high-quality software on time. You will set priorities, manage the project execution, and communicate progress and risks to stakeholders across the organization.
- Collaborate closely with product management, engineering teams across Google to address customer needs, influence product direction, and ensure the work of the team has a significant impact.
Skills used in this role
Preferred qualifications
- Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
- 10 years of experience in software development.
- 3 years of experience with technical leadership.
- 3 years of experience managing teams of software engineers.
- Experience in full-stack development and mobile app development.
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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