Google - Sunnyvale, CA
posted 6 months ago
As a Software Engineering Manager II at Google Cloud Data Management, you will play a pivotal role in leading a team of engineers while also providing technical leadership on major projects. Your responsibilities will extend beyond just managing your own code; you will ensure that your team members are optimizing their code effectively as well. This position requires a blend of technical expertise and managerial skills, as you will be responsible for setting project goals, contributing to product strategy, and developing your team’s capabilities. You will oversee a diverse range of projects that span across various domains including information retrieval, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, distributed computing, and large-scale system design. Your role will involve managing engineers across multiple teams and locations, handling a significant product budget, and overseeing the deployment of large-scale projects internationally. Google Cloud is dedicated to helping organizations digitally transform their businesses, and as a Software Engineering Manager, you will be at the forefront of this mission, guiding your team to deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage cutting-edge technology. In this role, you will set and communicate team priorities that align with the broader organizational goals. You will be responsible for aligning strategy, processes, and decision-making across teams, ensuring that clear expectations are set with individuals based on their roles. Regular meetings with team members will be essential for discussing performance, providing feedback, and coaching for development. You will also be tasked with developing a mid-term technical vision and roadmap, evolving it to meet future requirements and infrastructure needs. Your technical acumen will be crucial as you design, guide, and vet systems designs, and write product or system development code to address complex problems. Additionally, you will review code developed by other engineers, providing constructive feedback to uphold best practices in coding standards, accuracy, testability, and efficiency.