Google - Sunnyvale, CA

posted 5 months ago

Full-time - Manager
Sunnyvale, CA
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About the position

As a Software Engineer (SWE) Manager at Google, you will play a pivotal role that extends beyond traditional software development. Your responsibilities will encompass not only technical leadership but also team management, where you will oversee strategic projects and guide a team of engineers. This position requires a blend of technical expertise and managerial skills, as you will be expected to optimize your own code while ensuring that your team members can optimize theirs effectively. You will be responsible for managing project goals, contributing to product strategy, and fostering the development of your team members. SWE teams at Google are involved in a wide array of projects, including but not limited to information retrieval, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking, security, data compression, and user interface design. The scope of work is vast and continually evolving, providing an exciting environment for innovation and growth. As a manager, you will guide your team through these challenges, ensuring that they operate with both scale and speed. Google Cloud is at the forefront of helping organizations digitally transform their businesses. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and tools, we empower developers to build sustainable solutions. Our customers, spanning over 200 countries and territories, rely on Google Cloud as a trusted partner to drive growth and address their most pressing business challenges. In this role, you will set and communicate team priorities that align with the broader organizational goals. You will establish clear expectations for team members based on their roles and levels, meeting regularly to discuss performance, development, and provide constructive feedback. Additionally, you will develop a long-term technical vision and roadmap, adapting it to meet future requirements and infrastructure needs. Your oversight will extend to system designs and code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices and high-quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Set and communicate team priorities that support the broader organization's goals.
  • Align strategy, processes, and decision-making across teams.
  • Set clear expectations with individuals based on their level and role, aligned to the broader organization's goals.
  • Meet regularly with individuals to discuss performance and development, providing feedback and coaching.
  • Develop the long-term technical vision and roadmap within and beyond the scope of your teams.
  • Evolve the roadmap to meet anticipated future requirements and infrastructure needs.
  • Oversee systems designs within the scope of the broader area.
  • Review product or system development code to solve ambiguous problems.
  • Review code developed by other engineers and provide feedback to ensure best practices.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, Javascript).
  • 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role overseeing strategic projects.
  • 5 years of experience in a people management, supervision/team leadership role.

Nice-to-haves

  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
  • 5 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Wellness programs
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