Software Engineering Manager, Machine Health

$189,000 - $284,000/Yr

Google - Sunnyvale, CA

Full-time - Manager

Sunnyvale, CA

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About the position

The Software Engineering Manager for Machine Health at Google is responsible for leading a team of engineers in the development and optimization of software solutions across various domains, including artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and distributed computing. This role combines technical expertise with leadership skills to manage project goals, contribute to product strategy, and ensure the successful deployment of large-scale projects internationally. The manager will oversee engineers across multiple teams and locations, guiding them in their work while also focusing on team development and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Set and communicate team priorities that support the broader organization's goals.
• Align strategy, processes, and decision-making across teams.
• Define clear expectations for 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 and road map within the scope of your team.
• Evolve the road map 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 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).
• 6 years of experience with data processing.
• 5 years of experience building distributed systems.
• 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role overseeing projects.
• 2 years of experience in a people management, supervision or team leadership role.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 5 years of experience with data pipelines, storage and processing.
• 5 years of experience with software development in C++ or Python.
• 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $189,000-$284,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with 401k options.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued education.