Software Engineering Manager, Wear Engineering Productivity

Google is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead the Wear Engineering Productivity team in Bucharest. This role combines technical leadership with people management, focusing on improving developer velocity and infrastructure for Google's wearable technology division. The position requires 8 years of software development experience and 3 years of technical leadership.

As a Software Engineering Manager in the Wear Engineering Productivity team, you'll work at the intersection of wearable technology and developer infrastructure. You'll lead a team of engineers focused on improving build systems, testing frameworks, and release processes for Google's next generation of wearable devices. This role is particularly unique as it combines the technical challenges of large-scale infrastructure with the innovative space of wearable technology.

The ideal candidate will bring both technical depth and leadership experience, with the ability to mentor engineers while driving technical strategy. You'll work closely with product teams and engineering leads to optimize development workflows and improve overall engineering productivity. This position offers the opportunity to impact Google's wearable technology division directly while working with cutting-edge development tools and practices.

Your responsibilities will include setting team priorities, managing performance, developing technical roadmaps, and providing expertise throughout the product lifecycle. You'll be instrumental in improving developer velocity, scalability, and testability for wearable products. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple teams and functions.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineering leaders who want to shape the future of wearable technology while building and managing high-performing engineering teams. You'll be part of Google's broader mission to make health and wellness technology more accessible to everyone, following the integration of Fitbit into Google's ecosystem.