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Software Engineering Manager, Geo Auto

Bavaria, Germany (On-site)

Software Engineering Manager, Geo Auto

1 Month ago • 5-6 Years • Product Management • Research & Development

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java

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Job Description

As a Software Engineering Manager at Google, you will be responsible for leading a team of engineers who build and maintain Google's Geo products, including Maps, Earth, Street View, and Google Maps Platform. You will set and communicate team priorities, align strategy across teams, and provide individual feedback and coaching. You will also design and guide system designs, write code to solve ambiguous problems, and review code developed by other engineers. The Geo team is focused on building the most accurate, comprehensive, and useful maps for our users. They solve complex computer science problems, design intuitive product experiences, and improve our understanding of the real world.

Must have:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
5 years of experience with software development
1 year of experience in a leadership role
Experience with project planning

Good to have:

Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field
1 year of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization
Experience with automotive engineering

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Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent practical experience.
5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript).
1 years of experience in a leadership role (e.g., technical leadership or people management, supervision, or team leadership).
Experience with project planning.

Preferred qualifications:

Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
1 year of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization.
Experience with automotive engineering.

About the job

Like Google's own ambitions, the work of a Software Engineer (SWE) goes way beyond just Search. SWE 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 SWE Manager you manage your project goals, contribute to product strategy and help develop your team. SWE 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.

To learn more about Geo, check out our .

The Geo team is focused on building the most accurate, comprehensive, and useful maps for our users, through products like Maps, Earth, Street View, Google Maps Platform, and more. Every month, more than a billion people rely on Maps services to explore the world and navigate their daily lives.

The Geo team also enables developers to use the power of Google Maps platforms to enhance their apps and websites. As they plot a course for the future of mapping, they are solving complex computer science problems, designing beautiful and intuitive product experiences, and improving our understanding of the real world.

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.
Help develop and drive the short-term technical vision and roadmap within the scope of your team. 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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