Software Engineering Manager II

2 Hours ago • 8-11 Years • Product Management • $197,000 PA - $291,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

This Software Engineering Manager II role at Google focuses on Google Distributed Cloud air-gapped Operations Engineering. Responsibilities include mentoring a team of software engineers, managing complex technical projects from concept to release, defining product strategy and roadmap, overseeing the software lifecycle, conducting code reviews, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of software development experience (Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript), 3+ years in a technical leadership role, and 2+ years in people management. Experience with Linux, virtualization, storage, and networking is essential. The role involves managing engineers across multiple teams and locations and overseeing large-scale project deployments internationally.
Must have:
  • 8+ years software development experience
  • 3+ years technical leadership
  • 2+ years people management
  • Linux, Virtualization, Storage, Networking expertise
  • Project management & execution
  • Code reviews and quality assurance
Good to have:
  • Master's degree in CS or related field
  • Experience with large-scale distributed systems
  • Experience in a complex, matrixed organization
  • Managing teams across multiple time zones
  • Experience with external customers
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details


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).
  • 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role; overseeing projects, with 2 years of experience in a people management, supervision/team leadership role.
  • Experience in Linux, Virtualization, Storage, and Networking.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
  • 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization.
  • Experience building large-scale distributed systems in the infrastructure technical space.
  • Experience with managing execution and quality of a large team across multiple time zones.
  • Experience working with external customers.

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. 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 $197,000-$291,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 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

  • Mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement for Google Distributed Cloud - Agnostic (GDCag) systems.
  • Own and manage complex technical projects, from concept to release, and define product strategy and roadmap.
  • Oversee Software Lifecycle, guide the full software development process—requirements, design, implementation, testing, and integration.
  • Conduct rigorous code reviews and ensure high-quality standards across the team.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product strategy, manage resources, and execute against the roadmap.

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