Software Engineering Manager II, Google Cloud Performance

Google Cloud is seeking a Software Engineering Manager II to lead and shape the future of their Cloud Performance team. This role combines technical leadership with people management, requiring 8 years of software development experience and a proven track record of 3 years in technical leadership. The position offers an attractive compensation package ranging from $189,000 to $284,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

As a Software Engineering Manager at Google Cloud, you'll be responsible for managing multiple teams, developing technical vision and roadmaps, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions. You'll work in a complex, matrixed organization where you'll need to balance technical expertise with strong leadership skills to guide teams across multiple locations.

The role involves setting strategic direction, mentoring engineers, and contributing to product strategy while maintaining hands-on involvement in technical decisions. You'll be responsible for reviewing system designs, writing code for complex problems, and ensuring best practices are followed across teams.

Google Cloud serves customers in over 200 countries, providing cutting-edge technology and tools that help developers build more sustainably. This role offers an opportunity to directly impact the platform's performance and scalability while working with some of the industry's brightest minds.

The ideal candidate will have experience with languages like Python, Java, or JavaScript, and preferably holds an advanced degree in Computer Science. You'll need to demonstrate both technical depth and leadership acumen, with the ability to manage teams effectively and drive technical excellence.

This position offers the chance to work on large-scale systems that impact millions of users worldwide, while being part of Google's innovative culture. You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of cloud computing while working with cutting-edge technology and leading a team of talented engineers.