Software Engineering Manager II, Google Cloud Global Networking

$189,000 - $284,000/Yr

Google - Sunnyvale, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Sunnyvale, CA

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About the position

The Software Engineering Manager II at Google Cloud Global Networking is responsible for leading a team of engineers, overseeing strategic projects, and contributing to product strategy. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and people management skills to optimize team performance and project outcomes. The manager will guide the technical vision and roadmap, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.

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 and aligned to the broader organization's goals.
• Meet regularly with individuals to discuss performance and development and provide feedback and coaching.
• Develop the mid-term technical vision and roadmap within the scope of your (often multiple) team(s).
• Evolve the roadmap 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.
• 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 strategic projects, with 2 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.
• 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
• Wellness programs