Senior Engineering Manager, Sports, Search

Google Search is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead their Sports Search initiatives, focusing on helping users easily access sports information and content. This role combines technical leadership with people management, requiring expertise in software development and team leadership. The position involves managing multiple teams and locations, overseeing large-scale projects, and contributing to product strategy.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, particularly with languages like Python, Java, or JavaScript, combined with proven leadership capabilities. They will be responsible for building products that enhance how people follow their favorite sports, teams, and athletes on search, while managing and mentoring a team of engineers.

This role offers the unique opportunity to impact billions of users globally through Google Search's platform. The position requires balancing technical expertise with strategic thinking, as you'll be responsible for evolving team initiatives through foundational investments and exploratory projects. You'll work in a complex, matrixed organization, leveraging Google's technical advancements to create innovative search features.

The role demands both technical depth and leadership breadth, as you'll be guiding teams across multiple locations while maintaining Google's high standards for technical excellence. You'll be at the forefront of search technology, working with cutting-edge tools and technologies, including machine learning applications. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to combine technical leadership with people management in a role that directly impacts how users interact with sports content through Google Search.

Working at Google means joining a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a strong commitment to creating a culture of belonging. The position offers the chance to work on complex engineering challenges while maintaining Google Search's universally accessible and useful experience that people worldwide rely on.