Software Engineering Manager, Google Classroom

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Description For Software Engineering Manager, Google Classroom

Google Classroom is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead their web application development team. This role combines technical leadership with people management, requiring 8 years of software development experience and 3 years in technical leadership. You'll be responsible for the core of the Classroom web app, a platform that serves hundreds of millions of students globally.

The position involves managing and growing a high-performing engineering team while collaborating with product managers, UX designers, and various stakeholders. You'll be instrumental in shaping the technical direction of Google Classroom, a learning platform that streamlines assignments, boosts collaboration, and supports communication between educators and learners.

As a leader at Google, you'll contribute to product strategy and help develop your team while maintaining technical expertise. The role requires experience with various programming languages and modern web frameworks. You'll be working on a product that directly impacts education worldwide, making it an opportunity to contribute to meaningful change in how education is delivered globally.

The ideal candidate should have a strong technical background, proven leadership experience, and a passion for education technology. You'll be part of Google's broader education initiative, working alongside teams responsible for Google Workspace, Chromebooks, and YouTube's educational content. This role offers the chance to shape the future of educational technology while working with cutting-edge tools and technologies at one of the world's leading tech companies.

Working at Google means joining a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with comprehensive benefits and a culture of innovation. You'll be based in Mexico City, contributing to a product that helps educators and students worldwide improve learning outcomes through technology.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineering Manager, Google Classroom

  • Manage, support, and grow a high-performing team of engineers
  • Lead the team with management excellence and shape team culture
  • Collaborate with leads to influence technical idea and direction of Classroom Web product
  • Establish and drive software development best practices
  • Collaborate with product managers, UX, and partner teams to support impact

Requirements For Software Engineering Manager, Google Classroom

Python
Java
JavaScript
React
  • 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 developing software systems with active users (preferred)
  • Experience with web application development using a modern web framework (preferred)
  • Passion for education and supporting world's educators

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