Core Software Engineering Manager — AI/Cloud Platforms

Google; New York (NY); On-site; USD 207,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus target 20%

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Google in New York, NY, is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead the Core team. You will guide multiple engineering squads, set product and technical directions, and ensure delivery of high-quality software at scale.

You will mentor engineers, partner with product and security teams, manage budgets and milestones, and help shape strategic initiatives across Google Cloud and AI. Strong leadership, collaboration, and decision-making are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 2 years of experience in a people management or team leadership role.
• Experience integrating generative AI tools or LLM interfaces into workflows.

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).

Skills

Own outcomes

Decision making

Ambiguity solving

Stakeholder influence

Domain expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Google in New York, NY, is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead the Core team. You will guide multiple engineering squads, set product and technical directions, and ensure delivery of high-quality software at scale.

You will mentor engineers, partner with product and security teams, manage budgets and milestones, and help shape strategic initiatives across Google Cloud and AI. Strong leadership, collaboration, and decision-making are essential.