Engineering Manager, Google Photos

Google is a global technology company known for its search engine and various digital products and services.
$180,000 - $300,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
AI · Consumer

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 overseeing projects across multiple domains, including web and mobile development, search, storage, serving, and machine intelligence applications.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background with 8+ years of software development experience and proven leadership capabilities. You'll be working on one of Google's most sought-after products, leading initiatives in computer vision, machine learning, and creative tools development.

This position offers the opportunity to impact millions of users worldwide through Google Photos' platform. You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies in areas such as computer vision, graphics, and machine learning, while building and mentoring a team of talented engineers. The role combines technical challenges with leadership responsibilities, making it ideal for someone who wants to drive both technical innovation and team development.

Working at Google means joining a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a strong focus on work-life balance and professional growth. You'll be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible in photo and video technology, while helping shape the future of how people capture, store, and share their memories.

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Responsibilities For Engineering Manager, Google Photos

  • Set and communicate team priorities that support the broader organization's goals
  • Align strategy, processes, and decision-making across teams
  • Set clear expectations with individuals based on their level and role
  • Meet regularly with individuals to discuss performance and development
  • 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
  • Write product or system development code to solve ambiguous problems
  • 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, supervision/team leadership role
  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience working in a changing organization (preferred)
  • Experience with computer vision/graphics (preferred)
  • Knowledge of machine learning or image/video processing algorithms for consumer photography or mobile applications (preferred)

Benefits For Engineering Manager, Google Photos

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Parental Leave
  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Accommodation for special needs
  • Inclusive work environment

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