Software Engineering Manager

Minimum qualifications Bachelor s degree or equivalent practical experience 8 years of experience in software development 3 years of experience building developer tools e g compilers automated releases code design and testing test automation frameworks 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role overseeing projects with 2 years of experience in a people management supervision team leadership role Preferred qualifications Master s degree or PhD in Engineering Computer Science or a related technical field 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction 3 years of experience working in a complex matrixed organization involving cross-functional or cross-business projects Experience collaborating with engineering leaders product managers and designers Experience in full-stack related roles with frontend backend data management and application integration Excellent project and people management skills About the job Like Google s own ambitions the work of a Software Engineer goes beyond just Search Software Engineering Managers have not only the technical expertise to take on and provide technical leadership to major projects but also manage a team of Engineers You not only optimize your own code but make sure Engineers are able to optimize theirs As a Software Engineering Manager you manage your project goals contribute to product strategy and help develop your team Teams work all across the company in areas such as information retrieval artificial intelligence natural language processing distributed computing large-scale system design networking security data compression user interface design the list goes on and is growing every day Operating with scale and speed our exceptional software engineers are just getting started and as a manager you guide the way With technical and leadership expertise you manage engineers across multiple teams and locations a large product budget and oversee the deployment of large-scale projects across multiple sites internationally The Core team builds the technical foundation behind Google s flagship products We are owners and advocates for the underlying design elements developer platforms product components and infrastructure at Google These are the essential building blocks for excellent safe and coherent experiences for our users and drive the pace of innovation for every developer We look across Google s products to build central solutions break down technical barriers and strengthen existing systems As the Core team we have a mandate and a unique opportunity to impact important technical decisions across the company 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 outlook 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 Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements See also and If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know by completing our