Cloud Storage Engineering Manager II — Lead Systems

Google; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Software Engineering Manager in the United States to lead multiple engineering teams focused on large-scale infrastructure and distributed systems. The role emphasizes technical excellence, team development, and collaboration across Google’s diverse product areas.

Responsibilities include setting team priorities, defining roadmaps, and ensuring delivery of critical projects. Strong leadership and a track record in complex, matrixed environments are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 3 years of experience with developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks, or experience with compute technologies, storage or hardware architecture.
• 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role.
• 2 years of experience in a people management or team leadership role.
• Preferred: Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Set and communicate team priorities that support the broader organization's goals.
• Set clear expectations with individuals based on their level and role and aligned to the broader organization's goals.
• Develop the mid-term technical outlook and roadmap within the scope of your 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.

Skills

Software development

Technical leadership

People management

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree or PhD

Job description

Google is seeking a Software Engineering Manager in the United States to lead multiple engineering teams focused on large-scale infrastructure and distributed systems. The role emphasizes technical excellence, team development, and collaboration across Google’s diverse product areas.

Responsibilities include setting team priorities, defining roadmaps, and ensuring delivery of critical projects. Strong leadership and a track record in complex, matrixed environments are essential.