Senior Software Engineering Manager, Search

Google is a global technology leader that specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, cloud computing, software, and hardware.
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Principal Software Engineer
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5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
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Description For Senior Software Engineering Manager, Search

Google Search is seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead and shape the future of search technology. This role combines technical leadership with people management, requiring 5+ years of software development experience and team leadership. You'll be responsible for developing long-term technical vision, managing complex projects, and leading a team of engineers in building and maintaining Google's search infrastructure. The position involves working on cutting-edge technologies including information retrieval, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing. As a manager, you'll guide technical decisions, mentor team members, and contribute to product strategy while ensuring the team delivers high-quality solutions that impact billions of users worldwide. The role offers the opportunity to work at unprecedented scale, solving complex engineering challenges while maintaining Google Search's universally accessible and useful experience.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineering Manager, Search

  • 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 and provide feedback and coaching
  • Develop the long-term technical vision and roadmap within, and often beyond, the scope of your teams
  • Evolve the roadmap to meet anticipated future requirements and infrastructure needs
  • Oversee systems designs within the scope of the broader area
  • Review product or system development code to solve ambiguous problems
  • Review code developed by other engineers and provide feedback to ensure best practices

Requirements For Senior Software Engineering Manager, Search

Python
Java
JavaScript
  • Bachelor's degree, or equivalent practical experience
  • 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript)
  • 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role
  • 5 years of experience in people management, supervision/team leadership role
  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field (preferred)
  • 5 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization (preferred)

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