Engineering Manager, Google Photos

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8+ years of experience
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Description For Engineering Manager, Google Photos

Google Photos is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead their Creative Expression team, focusing on empowering users with simple, creative tools to bring ideas to life. This role combines technical leadership with people management, overseeing both client-side and server-side development. The position requires expertise in software development, team leadership, and strategic planning.

As an Engineering Manager at Google Photos, you'll be responsible for managing and growing a team of engineers while contributing to technical direction and product strategy. The role involves working with cutting-edge technologies including machine learning, computer vision, and large-scale distributed systems. You'll be part of one of Google's most sought-after products, working across web, mobile, and server-side implementations.

The ideal candidate will bring both technical depth and leadership experience, with the ability to guide complex technical decisions while fostering team growth and development. You'll work in an environment that values innovation, user-centered design, and technical excellence, while having the opportunity to impact millions of users worldwide through Google Photos' creative tools and features.

This position offers the chance to work with world-class engineers, shape the future of photo and video technology, and lead initiatives that directly impact how people interact with their memories and creative content. You'll be part of Google's broader mission while focusing specifically on making photo and video experiences more engaging and accessible to users worldwide.

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Responsibilities For Engineering Manager, Google Photos

  • Set and communicate team priorities that support the broader organization's goals
  • Set clear expectations with individuals and provide feedback and coaching
  • Develop the mid-term technical idea and roadmap within the scope of the team
  • Design, guide, and vet systems designs within the scope of the broader area
  • Review code developed by other engineers and provide feedback to ensure best practices

Requirements For Engineering Manager, Google Photos

Python
Java
JavaScript
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript)
  • 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role
  • 2 years of experience in people management/team leadership role
  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field (preferred)
  • Experience with computer vision/graphics (preferred)
  • Knowledge of machine learning or image/video processing algorithms (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience working in a changing organization (preferred)

Benefits For Engineering Manager, Google Photos

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
401k
  • Comprehensive health coverage
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement benefits

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