Software Engineering Manager II, Search

Google Search is reimagining information discovery and accessibility on a global scale. As a Software Engineering Manager II, you'll lead teams across multiple locations, managing both technical and personnel aspects of large-scale projects. The role combines technical expertise in software development with leadership responsibilities, overseeing strategic initiatives in areas like information retrieval, artificial intelligence, and distributed computing. You'll contribute to product strategy, guide system designs, and foster team development while maintaining Google's high standards for code quality. The position offers the opportunity to impact billions of users worldwide while working with cutting-edge technology in areas such as natural language processing, large-scale system design, networking, and security. The role requires both technical depth to provide architectural guidance and leadership skills to manage and develop engineering teams across multiple sites internationally. You'll be responsible for optimizing team performance, contributing to product strategy, and ensuring the deployment of robust, scalable solutions that maintain Google Search's position as a universally accessible and useful service.