Software Engineering Manager — Hybrid, High-Impact Leader

Google; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 237,150 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Irvine, CA is hiring a Software Engineer Manager to lead cross‑functional platforms and devices teams, shaping scalable architectures and roadmaps that align with Google's long‑term product strategy. You will guide engineers across multiple disciplines, ensuring delivery of high‑impact projects.

The role requires ownership of outcomes, strong people leadership, and the ability to translate company objectives into resourced, high‑quality engineering work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in software engineering roles.
• Alternatively, Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience in software engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Set and communicate team priorities aligned with organizational goals while providing performance feedback.
• Develop mid-term technical visions and roadmaps to meet infrastructure requirements.
• Design scalable architectures and assess trade-offs for interoperability and cohesion.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of cross‑team projects, managing timelines and stakeholder expectations.
• Write and review code where appropriate; drive standards for code health, documentation, automation, and issue resolution.

Skills

People management

Technical leadership

System architecture

Cross-team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Technology Management

Master’s degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Technology Management

Job description

Google Irvine, CA is hiring a Software Engineer Manager to lead cross‑functional platforms and devices teams, shaping scalable architectures and roadmaps that align with Google's long‑term product strategy. You will guide engineers across multiple disciplines, ensuring delivery of high‑impact projects.

The role requires ownership of outcomes, strong people leadership, and the ability to translate company objectives into resourced, high‑quality engineering work.