Engineering Manager, Engineering Productivity, Core

Google's Core team is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead their Engineering Productivity initiatives. This role sits within the HR Engineering organization and is part of a critical Digital First transformation program. The position combines technical leadership with people management, requiring someone who can both guide engineering teams and contribute to technical solutions.

The role involves leading large-scale technology solutions in HR Engineering, working with distributed systems and managing integrations across various platforms. You'll be responsible for implementing and supporting scalable data capabilities while collaborating with multiple stakeholders. The position requires strong technical expertise in languages like Python, Java, or Go, along with experience in building tools that enhance development velocity and code quality.

As an Engineering Manager, you'll be working in the Core team, which is fundamental to Google's flagship products. This team owns and advocates for underlying design elements, developer platforms, and infrastructure components that serve as the building blocks for Google's user experiences. The role offers a unique opportunity to impact technical decisions across the company and break down technical barriers.

The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of software development experience and 1.5 years in a leadership role. You'll be expected to maintain high development standards, guide engineers in designing robust systems, and balance immediate needs with long-term infrastructure health. The position offers the chance to work on critical reliability challenges while growing your career and leading teams across multiple locations.

This role is perfect for someone who combines strong technical abilities with leadership skills, has experience with large-scale distributed systems, and is passionate about building tools and infrastructure that improve engineering productivity. You'll be part of Google's mission to organize the world's information while leading teams that create the foundational elements of Google's technical infrastructure.