ML/LLM Enabled Software Engineering Manager

Google; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 262,000 - 364,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Software Engineering Manager in Mountain View to lead and grow a team of engineers responsible for cutting-edge AI and mobile platform innovations. You will steer ML model work, agent development, and cross-team collaboration to deliver high-impact features across Android and AI platforms.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, project governance, and team growth within a global, fast-paced environment. In-person interviews are common in this process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience programming in C++, Java, Python, Kotlin or Go.
• 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role.
• 5 years of experience in a people management or team leadership role.
• Experience with machine learning, large language models, Python, and machine learning optimization.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced ML modeling with large language models (LLMs).
• Develop AI agents that understand user behavior, screen content and use tools/APIs.
• Optimize ML models for on-device performance.
• Collaborate with GDM, Gemma Frontier, Gemini app, and Android framework teams.

Skills

Programming: Python

Programming: C++

Programming: Java

Go/Kotlin

Leadership

People management

ML/LLMs

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Master’s degree or PhD in ML or related field

Tools

Android framework

ML frameworks

Job description

Google is seeking a Software Engineering Manager in Mountain View to lead and grow a team of engineers responsible for cutting-edge AI and mobile platform innovations. You will steer ML model work, agent development, and cross-team collaboration to deliver high-impact features across Android and AI platforms.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, project governance, and team growth within a global, fast-paced environment. In-person interviews are common in this process.