Google - Sunnyvale, CA
posted 4 months ago
As a Software Engineering Manager II at Google Cloud Security and Privacy, you will play a pivotal role in leading a team of engineers while also contributing to the technical direction of major projects. Your responsibilities will encompass not only the management of project goals but also the development of your team, ensuring that they have the resources and guidance needed to optimize their work. You will be involved in various areas such as information retrieval, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, distributed computing, and large-scale system design, among others. This position requires a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills, as you will oversee engineers across multiple teams and locations, manage a significant product budget, and ensure the successful deployment of large-scale projects internationally. In this role, you will set and communicate team priorities that align with the broader organizational goals. You will be responsible for establishing clear expectations for team members based on their roles and levels, and you will meet regularly with individuals to discuss their performance and development, providing necessary feedback and coaching. Additionally, you will develop a mid-term technical vision and roadmap for your teams, evolving it to meet future requirements and infrastructure needs. Your technical acumen will be essential as you design, guide, and vet systems designs, and write product or system development code to address complex problems. You will also review code developed by other engineers, ensuring adherence to best practices in coding standards, accuracy, testability, and efficiency.