Google - Mountain View, CA
posted 2 months ago
As a Software Engineering Manager II at Google, 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 extend beyond mere management; you will be expected to provide technical leadership and ensure that your team is equipped to optimize their code effectively. This position requires a blend of technical expertise and managerial skills, as you will oversee project goals, contribute to product strategy, and help develop your team’s capabilities. You will be managing engineers across multiple teams and locations, handling a significant product budget, and overseeing the deployment of large-scale projects internationally. The work environment is dynamic and fast-paced, with teams working on a variety of complex engineering challenges, including information retrieval, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, distributed computing, and large-scale system design. Your leadership will guide the way as you help your team navigate these challenges and expand Google’s infrastructure to maintain a universally accessible and useful experience for users worldwide. In this role, you will also be responsible for setting and communicating team priorities that align with the broader organizational goals. You will meet regularly with team members to discuss performance, provide feedback, and coach them on their development. Additionally, you will be tasked with developing a mid-term technical vision and roadmap for your teams, ensuring that the roadmap evolves to meet future requirements and infrastructure needs. Your ability to design, guide, and vet system designs will be crucial, as will your role in reviewing code developed by other engineers to ensure adherence to best practices.