Software Engineering Manager II, Google Cloud Storage

Google Cloud Storage is seeking a Software Engineering Manager II to lead a high-performing team focused on optimizing storage infrastructure and driving innovation. This role combines technical leadership with people management, requiring expertise in distributed systems and storage technologies.

The position involves leading critical projects that impact Google's data center hardware and capacity roadmap. You'll be responsible for driving cost savings through storage infrastructure optimization and Flash drive I/O offloading, directly affecting engineers and traffic across Google. The role requires collaboration with various internal teams to improve storage efficiency and develop caching solutions for GCP customers.

As a Software Engineering Manager, you'll need to balance technical expertise with strong leadership skills. The role demands 8 years of software development experience and 5 years of distributed systems experience, along with proven people management capabilities. You'll be working with cutting-edge technology in Google's cloud infrastructure, making significant impacts on storage efficiency and performance.

The position offers competitive compensation ($189,000-$284,000) plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. You'll be part of Google Cloud, which serves customers in over 200 countries, helping organizations digitally transform their businesses. The role provides an opportunity to work on large-scale systems, mentor talented engineers, and contribute to Google's storage infrastructure evolution.

Key responsibilities include fostering a culture of collaboration and psychological safety, partnering with Tech Leads on roadmap execution, maintaining high-quality codebases, and making strategic decisions on feature prioritization. The ideal candidate will have experience with C++, SQL databases, and storage systems, combined with strong leadership and communication skills.

This role offers the chance to impact Google's infrastructure at scale while leading and developing a team of talented engineers. You'll be at the forefront of storage technology innovation, working with diverse stakeholders across Google to optimize and enhance cloud storage solutions.