Senior Software Engineering Manager, Geo Software Development Acceleration Team

Google Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 262,000 - 364,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Google Inc. in Seattle, WA, USA is seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead the Geo Software Development Acceleration Team.

You will guide a group of engineers across multiple sites, shaping technical strategy and delivery for large-scale infrastructure and AI-enabled developer tooling. You will foster engineering excellence, mentor leaders, collaborate with product teams, and drive initiatives across information retrieval, AI, and ADAS-related platforms to accelerate innovation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 7 years of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems, or related compute/storage/hardware.
• 5 years in a people management or team leadership role.
• Experience with ML, Generative AI, RL, or LLMs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global engineering org and set strategy for the Geo Software Development Acceleration Team.
• Mentor engineers across multiple sites and oversee large-scale projects.
• Drive technical strategy to improve developer velocity and tooling for OEMs and auto ecosystems.
• Champion integration of Generative AI/LLMs into developer workflows and testing.
• Collaborate with product leaders and external partners to co-develop solutions.

Skills

Software development

Distributed systems

People management

AI / ML

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master’s or PhD in Engineering/CS or related field

Job description

Senior Software Engineering Manager, Geo Software Development Acceleration Team

Share Senior Software Engineering Manager, Geo Software Development Acceleration Team

corporate_fare Google place Seattle, WA, USA

In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:

• Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
• Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
• Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
• Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
• Holidays: 13 paid days per year

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 7 years of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks, or experience with compute technologies, storage, or hardware architecture.
• 5 years of experience in a people management or team leadership role.
• Experience with Machine Learning (ML), Generative AI, Reinforcement Learning, or Large Language Models (LLMs).

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Experience in the automotive sector building infrastructure, developer tools, or platforms for OEMs, ADAS, or autonomous driving ecosystems.
• Experience applying AI and machine learning to solve software development challenges (e.g., AI-powered testing, debugging, validation, or developer tooling).
• Experience with simulation environments, A/B testing frameworks, or infrastructure for large-scale data processing.
• Experience working in a complex, matrixed organization and collaborating with partner teams to co-develop solutions.

About the job

Like Google's own ambitions, the work of a Software Engineer goes beyond just Search. Software Engineering Managers have not only the technical expertise to take on and provide technical leadership to major projects, but also manage a team of Engineers. You not only optimize your own code but make sure Engineers are able to optimize theirs. As a Software Engineering Manager you manage your project goals, contribute to product strategy and help develop your team. Teams work all across the company, in areas such as information retrieval, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking, security, data compression, user interface design; the list goes on and is growing every day. Operating with scale and speed, our exceptional software engineers are just getting started -- and as a manager, you guide the way.

With technical and leadership expertise, you manage engineers across multiple teams and locations, a large product budget and oversee the deployment of large-scale projects across multiple sites internationally.

About the job

Like Google's own ambitions, the work of a Software Engineer goes beyond just Search. Software Engineering Managers have not only the technical expertise to take on and provide technical leadership to major projects, but also manage a team of Engineers. You not only optimize your own code but make sure Engineers are able to optimize theirs. As a Software Engineering Manager you manage your project goals, contribute to product strategy and help develop your team. Teams work all across the company, in areas such as information retrieval, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking, security, data compression, user interface design; the list goes on and is growing every day. Operating with scale and speed, our exceptional software engineers are just getting started -- and as a manager, you guide the way.

With technical and leadership expertise, you manage engineers across multiple teams and locations, a large product budget and oversee the deployment of large-scale projects across multiple sites internationally.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $262000 - $364000 (USD) + 25% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google .

• Lead, manage, and scale a global engineering organization of approximately 15 software engineers, serving as a technical leader who manages overall team strategy and execution.
• Refine and elevate engineering infrastructure for OEMs and the broader auto industry, ensuring tools and platforms meet rigorous safety, freshness, and accuracy standards for ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) and Autonomous Driving features.
• Drive the team's technical strategy for enhancing developer velocity across Geo Auto, overseeing critical validation pillars such as Drive Simulation for drive-focused capabilities.
• Advocate the integration and development of Generative AI and Large Language Models into developer workflows to advance testing, automation, and debugging for complex auto ecosystems.
• Partner with Geo Auto product leaders, GSDA global leadership, and external OEM partners to co-develop solutions, align multi-ecosystem initiatives, and advocate for technical capabilities.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire .

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

Equity is granted exclusively and discretionarily by Alphabet Inc. on the basis of an agreement concluded between you and Alphabet Inc. Alphabet Inc. is your sole contractual partner with respect to equity grants. GSU grants are not guaranteed, are discretionary, are subject to approval by the Alphabet Inc. board of directors or its delegate, the terms of the relevant Alphabet Inc. stock plan, and your grant agreement. They have no impact on statutory payments. Current or past grants do not confer an acquired right.