Software Engineering Manager — Lead Large-Scale Systems

Google; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 207,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is hiring a Software Engineering Manager in the United States to lead multi-team efforts across large-scale infrastructure and distributed systems. You will guide technical direction, manage engineers across locations and oversee budgeted projects while helping shape product strategy for Meet and related services.

The role emphasizes people leadership, project roadmapping, and working with model builders and leaders to impact billions of users.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role.
• 2 years of experience in a people management or team leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Set and communicate team priorities that support the broader organization's goals.
• Set clear expectations with individuals based on their level and role and aligned to the broader organization's goals.
• Develop the mid-term technical goal and roadmap within the scope of your often multiple teams.
• Design, guide and vet systems designs within the scope of the broader area, and write product or system development code to solve ambiguous problems.
• Review code developed by other engineers and provide feedback to ensure best practices.

Skills

Software development

Technical leadership

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master's degree or PhD (preferred)

Job description

Google is hiring a Software Engineering Manager in the United States to lead multi-team efforts across large-scale infrastructure and distributed systems. You will guide technical direction, manage engineers across locations and oversee budgeted projects while helping shape product strategy for Meet and related services.

The role emphasizes people leadership, project roadmapping, and working with model builders and leaders to impact billions of users.