Software Engineering Manager, Wear Engineering Productivity

Google is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead the Wear Engineering Productivity team, focusing on the development and optimization of Fitbit's wearable technology products. This role combines technical leadership with people management, requiring 8 years of software development experience and 3 years of technical leadership experience. The position involves managing teams across multiple locations, overseeing large-scale projects, and driving engineering productivity initiatives.

The role is integral to Google's wearable technology division, specifically working with Fitbit's product line including smartwatches, trackers, and smart scales. The manager will be responsible for improving developer velocity, scalability, and testability for the next generation of wearables. They will work closely with engineering and product leads to define engineering workflows and product direction.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in languages like Python, Java, or Go, combined with excellent people management skills. They should have experience in driving engineering productivity objectives such as faster releases and improving feature velocity and quality. The role offers the opportunity to impact health and wellness technology at a global scale, working within Google's extensive resources and Fitbit's innovative product ecosystem.

Key responsibilities include setting team priorities, providing technical leadership throughout the product lifecycle, and developing technical roadmaps. The manager will need to balance technical expertise with people management, ensuring team growth and development while maintaining high technical standards. This position offers the chance to work at the intersection of health technology and software engineering, contributing to products that help people lead healthier, more active lives.