Software Engineering Manager, BigQuery Gen AI

$189,000 - $284,000/Yr

Google - Sunnyvale, CA

Full-time - Manager

Sunnyvale, CA

5,001-10,000 employees

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About the position

The Software Engineering Manager for BigQuery Gen AI at Google is responsible for leading a team of engineers in the design and development of next-generation software systems that integrate data analytics and Generative AI. This role combines technical expertise with leadership skills to manage project goals, contribute to product strategy, and ensure the optimization of engineering practices across multiple teams and locations. The manager will oversee large-scale projects, guide engineers, and help drive innovation in Google Cloud Platform's data analytics offerings.

Responsibilities

• Set and communicate team priorities that support the broader organization's goals.
• Align strategy, processes, and decision-making across teams.
• Set clear expectations based on team members' levels and roles, aligned with organizational goals.
• Meet regularly to discuss performance and development, providing feedback and coaching.
• Develop the mid-term technical goals and roadmap within the scope of the teams.
• Evolve the roadmap to meet anticipated future requirements and infrastructure needs.
• Design, guide, and vet systems designs within the broader area, writing 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.
• 8 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript).
• 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role overseeing projects.
• 2 years of experience in a people management or team leadership role.
• 3 years of experience with AI/ML algorithms and tools, deep learning, or natural language processing.

Nice-to-haves

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

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities