Frontend Engineering Manager — AI Developer Tools

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

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Job summary

Google is seeking a Software Engineer Manager II for Front End in New York to lead multiple teams across Gemini Enterprise integrations. You will drive architecture, mentor engineers, and partner with PMs and UX to improve developer workflows.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in software dev, 3+ years in front-end/UI, and 3+ years in technical leadership, plus 2+ years in people management. This role anchors a high-impact hybrid/onsite organization in New York.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 3 years of experience with front-end and user interface development.
• 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role.
• 2 years of experience in a people management or team leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Mentor a New York based team of engineers, fostering a psychologically safe culture centered on continuous feedback and technical excellence.
• Partner with Product Managers, User Experience (UX), and Developer Relations (DevRel) to advance the developer experience, including inline completions and agentic refactoring.
• Oversee technical architecture across VS Code, IntelliJ LSP, and Pantheon, prioritizing UI responsiveness, low resource footprint, and enterprise-grade security.
• Collaborate with dedicated Technical Leads and manage external partner teams to maintain core surfaces like Gemini Code Assist.
• Partner with peer pillars, Vertex AI, DeepMind, and Core Developer Infrastructure to deliver cohesive flagship innovations.

Skills

Front-end development

Technical leadership

People management

Stakeholder influence

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

VS Code

IDE extensions

Gemini Enterprise tools

Job description

Google is seeking a Software Engineer Manager II for Front End in New York to lead multiple teams across Gemini Enterprise integrations. You will drive architecture, mentor engineers, and partner with PMs and UX to improve developer workflows.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in software dev, 3+ years in front-end/UI, and 3+ years in technical leadership, plus 2+ years in people management. This role anchors a high-impact hybrid/onsite organization in New York.