Software Engineering Manager II, Search

$189,000 - $284,000/Yr

Google - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Manager

Chicago, IL

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About the position

The Software Engineering Manager at Google plays a crucial role in leading technical projects and managing a team of engineers. This position requires not only technical expertise in software development but also strong leadership skills to guide teams across various projects and locations. The manager is responsible for optimizing code, setting project goals, contributing to product strategy, and developing team capabilities. The role involves tackling complex engineering challenges and expanding infrastructure to enhance user experience globally.

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 (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency).

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.
• 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

• Base salary range of $189,000-$284,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.