Google Jobs – Engineering Manager

About the job

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
• Experience in one or more of the following programming languages: Java, C++, Dart
• Experience leading or managing software engineering teams

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience translating product vision into engineering goals
• Experience working cross-functionally with product managers and/or UX
• Experience with designing and implementing distributed or large-scale systems
• Experience with the Android publishing process or Android developer ecosystem
• Experience in full stack-related roles

About The Job

Like Google’s own ambitions, the work of a Software Engineer (SWE) goes way beyond just Search. SWE 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 SWE Manager you manage your project goals, contribute to product strategy and help develop your team. SWE 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.

In this role, you’ll manage project goals, contribute to product strategy, and help develop the team. Engineering 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.

Google Play offers music, movies, books, apps and games for devices, powered by the cloud. It syncs across devices and on the web. As part of the Android and Mobile team, Googlers working on Google Play do everything from engineering our backend systems, to shaping product strategy, to forming great content partnerships. They make it possible for people to do things like buy an ebook or song on their Android phone, then have it instantly available on their laptop. The Google Play team enhances the Android ecosystem by giving developers and partners a premium store where they can reach millions of users.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with software engineers, product managers, UX/UXR, and other engineering teams to improve products.
• Understand the Google Play’s engagement space regarding engagement contents.
• Communicate and discuss across teams to get investment and alignment towards a shared vision.
• Apply sound technical acumen, managing maintenance, and technical reduction with a forward-looking strategy.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google’s EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .