Engineering Manager, Geo User Generated Content

Google builds technology products including Search, Maps, Cloud, AI, and more, serving billions of users worldwide.
$150,000 - $300,000
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Engineering Manager, Geo User Generated Content

Google is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead their Geo User Generated Content team, focusing on enhancing Google Maps and Search through user-generated content like reviews and photos. This role combines technical leadership with people management, requiring both deep software engineering expertise and strong leadership capabilities.

The position sits within Google's Geo team, which is responsible for building and maintaining Google Maps, Earth, Street View, and Google Maps Platform. These products serve over a billion users monthly, helping them navigate and explore the world. The role involves managing full-stack software engineers while providing technical leadership and strategic direction.

The ideal candidate will have extensive software development experience (8+ years) across various programming languages, with proven technical leadership (3+ years) and people management experience (2+ years). They should be comfortable with full-stack development and have the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Key responsibilities include managing and growing a team of engineers, providing technical guidance, reviewing code, ensuring best practices, and building product strategy. The role offers the opportunity to impact products used by billions while working with cutting-edge technology in mapping and user-generated content.

This position is perfect for someone who combines technical excellence with strong leadership skills and wants to contribute to products that help people discover and navigate the world. The role offers the chance to work on complex technical challenges while building and leading high-performing engineering teams at one of the world's most innovative companies.

Google offers a collaborative and inclusive work environment, focusing on diversity and belonging. The company provides comprehensive benefits and is committed to creating an equitable workplace for all employees. This role is based in Sydney, Australia, and requires English proficiency for effective global collaboration.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Engineering Manager, Geo User Generated Content

  • Manage a team of full-stack software engineers while demonstrating technical leadership to strategize the team's execution
  • Design, guide, and vet systems design within the scope of the broader area
  • Write product or system development code to solve ambiguous problems
  • Review code developed by other engineers and provide feedback to ensure best practices
  • Build the team's product strategy and enable the team to maximize the delivered impact with technical expertise
  • Invest in people to create a positive, respectful, and psychologically safe working environment

Requirements For Engineering Manager, Geo User Generated Content

Python
Java
JavaScript
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages
  • 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role, overseeing projects
  • 2 years of experience in a people management, supervision/team leadership role
  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field (preferred)
  • Experience working collaboratively with other designers (preferred)
  • Proficiency in full-stack development across Android and web applications (preferred)

Benefits For Engineering Manager, Geo User Generated Content

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
401k
  • Equal employment opportunity
  • Inclusive work environment
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Global collaboration opportunities

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