Software Engineering Manager, Payments Platform

Google's Payments Platform team is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead innovative payment solutions and team development. This role combines technical leadership with people management, overseeing critical payment infrastructure that serves billions of users globally. The position involves working with cutting-edge payment technologies, managing cross-functional teams, and driving technical decisions that impact Google's commerce ecosystem.

As a Software Engineering Manager in the Payments Platform team, you'll be responsible for leading a team of engineers focused on revolutionizing payment protocols and optimizing purchase experiences. The role requires deep technical expertise in software development, combined with strong leadership capabilities to guide team members and projects across international boundaries.

The position offers the opportunity to work on large-scale systems that process billions of transactions, implementing new payment methods and optimizing success rates. You'll collaborate with teams across Google's global offices, particularly with US-based engineering teams, contributing to both technical architecture and team development.

This role is ideal for experienced technical leaders who are passionate about fintech innovations and have a proven track record in managing engineering teams. You'll be part of Google's Commerce team, which is central to the company's mission of creating seamless shopping experiences for users worldwide while supporting merchants of all sizes in the digital economy.

The position requires a blend of technical depth, leadership acumen, and strategic thinking. You'll be responsible for making key decisions about payment platform architecture, mentoring team members, and ensuring the successful delivery of complex payment solutions that meet Google's high standards for reliability and user experience.