Senior Software Engineering Manager, NetSoft, Google Global Infrastructure

Google LLC; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 262,000 - 364,000; Full time

Job summary

Google seeks a Senior Software Engineering Manager for NetSoft within Google Global Infrastructure in Sunnyvale, CA. You will lead multiple engineering teams, set direction for large-scale distributed systems, and drive critical infrastructure initiatives.

The role requires extensive C++ mastery, strong leadership, and proven ability to navigate a matrixed org. In-person interviews are common and equity/bonus may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience programming in C++.
• 7 years of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure or related areas.
• 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role.
• 5 years of experience in a people management or team leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow talent among engineers and managers.
• Provide technical direction and guidance to teams to land on scalable architectures.
• Define an inspirational goal and a roadmap for the team.
• Work with cross-functional partner leads to drive value for customers.

Skills

C++

Distributed systems

Leadership

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master’s degree or PhD (preferred)

Job description

Senior Software Engineering Manager, NetSoft, Google Global Infrastructure

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• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience programming in C++.
• 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 technical leadership role.
• 5 years of experience in a people management or team leadership role.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 5 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization.

About the job

Google Cloud’s mission is to make every business successful through AI by combining cutting-edge technology, infrastructure, and talent. AI/ML software engineers in Cloud bridge the gap between pioneering models and a massive product vehicle reaching billions. Our talent density and AI-powered tools drive rapid development, rooted in a culture of empowerment and a bias to action. In this role, you aren’t just building technology; you’re shaping the frontier of enterprise and driving the evolution of advanced models.

NetSoft Demand team's mission is to "enable Google’s growth and innovation through the development and support of a network product portfolio which makes Google’s network infrastructure usable in an efficient, effective, and operable manner."

The team works on a varied set of business-critical software systems ranging from developing network product, fulfillment systems and network-demand generation systems.

The team is playing a critical and leadership role in business-critical cross-functional projects such as network-demand model for ML growth, Google Global Networking and Infrastructure (GGN&I) faster (geared to enable ML, Cloud expansions at a 10X speed than today), customer-service-edge solutions (geared towards Cloud growth) and continually optimizing the network delivery timelines.

In this role, you will support our strategic growth in the above said areas, which comes with high degree of impact and autonomy. You will be a manager of managers, and having a set of executive IC reports. You will be a people-first person with strong cross‑functional collaboration skills and the ability to challenge the status‑quo for this business-critical role.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting‑edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

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

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• Develop and grow talent among our top engineers, future engineering leaders, and managers.
• Build broad consensus and bring in several viewpoints and requirements, while being a strong decision maker.
• Provide technical direction and guidance to the teams to land on an architecture that can support our short‑term plans and long‑term goals.
• Work closely with cross-functional partner leads to ensure that we're driving value directly to our customers and listening to their feedback.
• Define an inspirational goal and roadmap for the team that communicates the best of our offerings to our partners.

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.