Engineering Manager: Lead Large-Scale Systems & Teams

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

Job summary

Google in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead multiple teams delivering large-scale infrastructure and distributed systems. You will define roadmaps, align cross-functional priorities, and coach engineers toward technical excellence.

You’ll manage budgets, set expectations by level, and drive product strategy across sites. A track record in technical leadership, people management, and delivering complex systems is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 5 years of experience with Linux and Windows administration in an on-premises or cloud environment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Set and communicate team priorities that support the organization's goals, aligning strategy, processes, and decision-making across teams.
• Set expectations with individuals based on their level and role and aligned to the organization's goals, meeting regularly with individuals to discuss performance and development and provide feedback and coaching.
• Develop the mid-term technical roadmap within the scope of your (often multiple) teams, evolving the roadmap to meet anticipated future requirements and infrastructure needs.
• Design, guide, and vet systems designs within the scope of the area, and write product or system development code to solve problems.
• Review code developed by other engineers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, and testability).

Skills

Software development experience (8+)

Linux and Windows administration

Distributed systems / large-scale infr

Technical leadership

People management / team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Google in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead multiple teams delivering large-scale infrastructure and distributed systems. You will define roadmaps, align cross-functional priorities, and coach engineers toward technical excellence.

You’ll manage budgets, set expectations by level, and drive product strategy across sites. A track record in technical leadership, people management, and delivering complex systems is required.