Technical Lead, Search Developer Platform

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Description For Technical Lead, Search Developer Platform

Google's Search team is seeking a Technical Lead for their Search Developer Platform, focusing on next-generation technologies that impact billions of users globally. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on software development, requiring expertise in large-scale system design, distributed computing, and software architecture. The position involves leading project teams, setting technical direction, and working on critical initiatives within Google Search. You'll be responsible for managing complex engineering challenges while maintaining Google's search infrastructure and developing new capabilities. The role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, mentor other developers, and collaborate across multiple teams to shape the future of how people access and interact with information worldwide. Google provides a diverse, inclusive environment with comprehensive benefits and the chance to make a significant impact on one of the world's most widely-used products.

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Responsibilities For Technical Lead, Search Developer Platform

  • Provide technical leadership on projects
  • Facilitate alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines
  • Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions
  • Mentor and review code developed by other developers
  • Collaborate with partner engineering and cross-functional teams

Requirements For Technical Lead, Search Developer Platform

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience in software development, and with data structures/algorithms
  • 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products
  • 3 years of experience with software design and architecture
  • Experience with C, C++, Routing Protocols, Algorithms, Data Structures, Software Architecture
  • Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience working with cross-functional projects (preferred)

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