Engineering Manager - AI & Distributed Systems

Socket.dev; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Software Engineering Manager in Sunnyvale, CA to lead multiple teams building and operating large-scale distributed systems. You will guide architecture, set priorities, and help engineers optimize their code while managing project goals and budgets across sites.

You will drive product strategy, mentor engineers, and oversee deployment of complex systems across global teams, balancing technical excellence with people leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in Distributed Systems, Software Architecture, and System Design.
• 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role.
• 2 years of experience in a people management or team leadership role.
• 2 years of experience with data structures and algorithms, Java, C++, System Architecture, Software Development, Database Design, gRPC and Protocol Buffers.

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 provide feedback and coaching.
• Develop mid-term technical direction and roadmap for one or more teams.
• Design, guide and vet systems designs and write code to solve problems.
• Lead the design and implementation of ML-related solutions and optimize ML infrastructure.

Skills

Distributed Systems

Software Architecture

System Design

Technical leadership

People management

Data structures & algorithms

Java

C++

gRPC

Protocol Buffers

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering or CS

Job description

Google is seeking a Software Engineering Manager in Sunnyvale, CA to lead multiple teams building and operating large-scale distributed systems. You will guide architecture, set priorities, and help engineers optimize their code while managing project goals and budgets across sites.

You will drive product strategy, mentor engineers, and oversee deployment of complex systems across global teams, balancing technical excellence with people leadership.