Software Engineering Manager II, Search

Google Search is seeking a Software Engineering Manager II to lead and shape the future of search technology. 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 managing multiple teams across different locations, contributing to product strategy, and overseeing large-scale project deployments.

The position involves working on complex engineering challenges in Search, focusing on infrastructure expansion while maintaining Google's universally accessible search experience. You'll lead teams working on information retrieval, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and distributed computing systems that impact billions of users globally.

As a manager, you'll be expected to set team priorities, provide technical guidance, and foster engineer growth through regular feedback and coaching. You'll develop technical roadmaps, guide system designs, and ensure code quality through best practices. The role offers competitive compensation including base salary, bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact at one of the world's leading tech companies, working with cutting-edge technology and talented engineers. You'll be part of reimagining what it means to search for information, solving complex technical challenges while leading and developing engineering teams. The role requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a complex, matrixed organization.