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Engineering Manager, Network Switch

California, United States (On-site)

Engineering Manager, Network Switch

1 Hour ago • 8-18 Years • Product Management

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java

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Job Description

This Engineering Manager role at Google focuses on developing software for Google's networking switches. Responsibilities include managing a team of software engineers, setting team priorities, aligning strategies across teams, providing performance feedback and coaching, developing technical roadmaps, designing and vetting systems, reviewing code, and engaging with the open-source community. The work encompasses various areas like switch security, simulation, ASIC management, data plane and control plane management, installation, management, and telemetry. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical leadership, software development experience (Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript), embedded systems expertise, and networking protocol knowledge. The role demands experience in managing teams, overseeing projects, and working with network switches.

Must have:

8+ years software development experience
5+ years embedded systems experience
5+ years networking protocol experience
3+ years technical leadership
2+ years people management
3+ years network switch experience
Team management and project oversight

Good to have:

Master's/PhD in CS
Experience in complex organizations
Excellent C/C++/Python coding skills

Perks:

Bonus
Equity
Benefits

Minimum qualifications:

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).
5 years of experience working on embedded systems.
5 years of experience with networking protocols.
3 years of experience in a technical leadership role; overseeing projects, with 2 years of experience in a people management, supervision/team leadership role.
3 years of experience working with network switches.

Preferred qualifications:

Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization.
Excellent coding skilla in C, C++ or Python.

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.

In this role, you will manage a team of talented software engineers in developing software for Google networking switches. Opportunities include switch security, simulation, switch ASIC management, data plane management, control plane management, switch installation, switch management and telemetry. You will also have opportunities in engaging with industry on open source community.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $189,000-$284,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about .

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).

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$189.0K - $284.0K/yr (Outscal est.)

$236.5K/yr avg.

Sunnyvale, California, United States

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