Software Engineering Manager, Machine Management

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.

As a Software Engineering Manager, you will lead a team to deliver against a technology roadmap. You will drive the full development lifecycle, from requirements and high-level architecture through implementation, testing, and integration. You will collaborate with developers to shape design choices, approve blueprints, oversee test plans for high-quality deliverables, manage budgets, resources, and tools while partnering with client teams, QA, and program management on releases.

Additionally, you will evaluate next-generation server management, control systems, and health monitors for data center needs. You will advocate open standards like OpenBMC, DMTF, and OCP, driving industry advancements that meet Google’s global infrastructure needs.

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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $207,000-$300,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Hire, mentor, and grow software engineers and Technical Lead Managers (TLMs). Help develop team members by providing regular feedback, defining career development paths, and setting clear goals.
• Drive complex technical projects from initial concept and planning through execution, testing, and final release.
• Define project goals, establish clear timelines, and track progress against key deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Manage both horizontal responsibilities (e.g., overarching server management and system control) and vertical tasks (e.g., focused product and project development).
• Partner with cross-functional peers to align project execution with overarching company goals and eliminate roadblocks.

Minimum 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.
• Experience in C/C++ and scripting languages (e.g. Shell).
• Experience with Linux.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in software/hardware integration, system bring-up, and diagnostics.
• Experience in large-scale and secure fleet management of servers and components.
• Experience with with developer operations, release management, integration testing, open source development, or Open Compute Projects (OCP).
• Experience with one or more of the following: embedded systems development/firmware, posix 1b ipc, redis, zeromq, linux userspace development, redfish/restful apis, gRPC.