Software Engineering Manager II, Google Cloud

$189,000 - $284,000/Yr

Google - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

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About the position

The Software Engineering Manager at Google is responsible for providing technical leadership and managing a team of engineers across multiple projects and locations. This role involves optimizing code, guiding project goals, contributing to product strategy, and developing team capabilities. The manager oversees large-scale projects and ensures alignment with organizational goals while fostering a collaborative environment for engineers to thrive.

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.
• Meet regularly with individuals to discuss performance and development, providing feedback and coaching.
• Develop the mid-term technical vision and roadmap for multiple teams.
• Evolve the roadmap to meet anticipated future requirements and infrastructure needs.
• Design, guide, and vet systems designs within the broader area.
• 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 projects.
• 2 years of experience in a people management or 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.
• Experience with Infrastructure Systems, Production Systems, and Monitoring.
• Experience with full-stack development.

Benefits

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