Software Engineering Manager, Google Messages

Google is seeking a Software Engineering Manager for their Messages team, focusing on preventing abuse within the messaging ecosystem. This role combines technical leadership with people management, requiring expertise in software development and team leadership. The position is part of the Platforms and Ecosystems product area, which develops software platforms across various environments. The role involves protecting users from phishing, malware, scams, and other unwanted interactions in messaging products. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, technical leadership, and people management. They will be responsible for setting team priorities, developing technical roadmaps, and ensuring the successful deployment of large-scale projects across multiple international sites. This position offers the opportunity to impact Google's messaging products' security and user safety while leading and developing a team of engineers. The role requires collaboration with product teams to identify potential abuse vectors and establish robust protection mechanisms. As part of Google's engineering leadership, you'll contribute to product strategy and help scale systems from pilot phase to mature products, working in a complex, matrixed organization that develops innovative software solutions used by people worldwide.