Software Engineering Manager II, LearnX

Google is seeking a Software Engineering Manager II for their LearnX team to lead and manage engineering teams focused on AI-driven capabilities and features for learning products. This role combines technical leadership with people management, requiring both deep software engineering expertise and strong leadership skills.

The position demands a seasoned professional with 8 years of software development experience and a proven track record of 3 years in technical leadership, including 2 years of people management. You'll be working at the intersection of education and artificial intelligence, leading teams that build and implement AI capabilities for Search and Lens while managing the infrastructure for AI training and evaluation.

As a Software Engineering Manager at Google, you'll go beyond traditional engineering management. You'll be responsible for defining technical direction, strategy, and roadmap while collaborating with stakeholders across the organization. The role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technology while developing and mentoring engineering talent.

The ideal candidate should have experience in machine learning, building/training AI models, and data engineering. A Bachelor's degree is required, though an advanced degree in Computer Science or related field is preferred. You'll need to demonstrate strong collaborative abilities, as you'll be working with teams globally and communicating across functions.

This position offers the unique opportunity to impact education through technology at one of the world's leading tech companies. You'll be based in Zagreb, Croatia, working with Google's world-class engineering teams and contributing to projects that have the potential to transform how people learn through AI-driven solutions.

The role combines Google's innovative culture with the chance to lead meaningful projects in the education space. You'll be at the forefront of applying AI technology to learning products while managing and developing engineering talent. If you're passionate about both technical leadership and people management, and want to make a significant impact in educational technology, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to do so at scale.