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INTRODUCTION
Like Google's own ambitions, the work of a Software Engineer goes beyond just Search. Software Engineering Managers have not only the technical expertise to take on and provide technical leadership to major projects, but also manage a team of Engineers. You not only optimize your own code but make sure Engineers are able to optimize theirs. As a Software Engineering Manager you manage your project goals, contribute to product strategy and help develop your team. Teams work all across the company, in areas such as information retrieval, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking, security, data compression, user interface design; the list goes on and is growing every day. Operating with scale and speed, our exceptional software engineers are just getting started - and as a manager, you guide the way.
With technical and leadership expertise, you manage engineers across multiple teams and locations, a large product budget and oversee the deployment of large-scale projects across multiple sites internationally.
As a Senior Engineering Manager for machine learning infrastructure within our Ads Privacy and Safety organization, you will lead the technical strategy and organizational growth for the platforms that power Ads Safety. You will be responsible for a team of engineers and managers, focusing on building and scaling the infrastructure used for high-stakes content and actor detection. In this role, you will bridge the gap between cutting-edge machine learning research and robust, production-grade engineering. You will drive the evolution of the Ads Safety ML infrastructure, ensuring our systems can handle increasingly complex models while maintaining operational excellence.
Google Ads is helping power the open internet with the best technology that connects and creates value for people, publishers, advertisers, and Google. We’re made up of multiple teams, building Google’s Advertising products including search, display, shopping, travel and video advertising, as well as analytics. Our teams create trusted experiences between people and businesses with useful ads. We help grow businesses of all sizes from small businesses, to large brands, to YouTube creators, with effective advertiser tools that deliver measurable results. We also enable Google to engage with customers at scale.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $262,000-$365,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of technical leadership and people management experience, including in leading managers.
- 8 years of experience with software development.
- 5 years of experience leading ML design and optimizing ML infrastructure (e.g., model deployment, model evaluation, data processing, debugging, fine tuning).
- 5 years of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure or distributed systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- 8 years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on infrastructure systems or machine learning platforms.
- 5 years of experience in technical leadership, including managing engineering managers and overseeing an organization of 15+ people.
- 5 years of experience working in a complex organization.
- Experience building and scaling ML infrastructure, specifically platforms for model inference, training, or data pipelining.
Responsibilities
- Lead and grow an organization of multiple engineers and managers, providing technical direction and career mentorship to scale the team’s impact.
- Oversee the strategy and execution of ML infrastructure, ensuring the platforms used for content and actor detection are robust, scalable, and efficient.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align infrastructure capabilities with the evolving needs of machine learning models and safety enforcement.
- Drive the technical roadmap for the platform, balancing long-term architectural improvements with the immediate operational needs of the Ads Safety organization.
- Manage organizational health and operational excellence, establishing high standards for engineering practices and fostering a high-performing team culture.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

INTRODUCTION
Like Google's own ambitions, the work of a Software Engineer goes beyond just Search. Software Engineering Managers have not only the technical expertise to take on and provide technical leadership to major projects, but also manage a team of Engineers. You not only optimize your own code but make sure Engineers are able to optimize theirs. As a Software Engineering Manager you manage your project goals, contribute to product strategy and help develop your team. Teams work all across the company, in areas such as information retrieval, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking, security, data compression, user interface design; the list goes on and is growing every day. Operating with scale and speed, our exceptional software engineers are just getting started - and as a manager, you guide the way.
With technical and leadership expertise, you manage engineers across multiple teams and locations, a large product budget and oversee the deployment of large-scale projects across multiple sites internationally.
As a Senior Engineering Manager for machine learning infrastructure within our Ads Privacy and Safety organization, you will lead the technical strategy and organizational growth for the platforms that power Ads Safety. You will be responsible for a team of engineers and managers, focusing on building and scaling the infrastructure used for high-stakes content and actor detection. In this role, you will bridge the gap between cutting-edge machine learning research and robust, production-grade engineering. You will drive the evolution of the Ads Safety ML infrastructure, ensuring our systems can handle increasingly complex models while maintaining operational excellence.
Google Ads is helping power the open internet with the best technology that connects and creates value for people, publishers, advertisers, and Google. We’re made up of multiple teams, building Google’s Advertising products including search, display, shopping, travel and video advertising, as well as analytics. Our teams create trusted experiences between people and businesses with useful ads. We help grow businesses of all sizes from small businesses, to large brands, to YouTube creators, with effective advertiser tools that deliver measurable results. We also enable Google to engage with customers at scale.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $262,000-$365,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of technical leadership and people management experience, including in leading managers.
- 8 years of experience with software development.
- 5 years of experience leading ML design and optimizing ML infrastructure (e.g., model deployment, model evaluation, data processing, debugging, fine tuning).
- 5 years of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure or distributed systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- 8 years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on infrastructure systems or machine learning platforms.
- 5 years of experience in technical leadership, including managing engineering managers and overseeing an organization of 15+ people.
- 5 years of experience working in a complex organization.
- Experience building and scaling ML infrastructure, specifically platforms for model inference, training, or data pipelining.
Responsibilities
- Lead and grow an organization of multiple engineers and managers, providing technical direction and career mentorship to scale the team’s impact.
- Oversee the strategy and execution of ML infrastructure, ensuring the platforms used for content and actor detection are robust, scalable, and efficient.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align infrastructure capabilities with the evolving needs of machine learning models and safety enforcement.
- Drive the technical roadmap for the platform, balancing long-term architectural improvements with the immediate operational needs of the Ads Safety organization.
- Manage organizational health and operational excellence, establishing high standards for engineering practices and fostering a high-performing team culture.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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Does Google sponsor H-1B visas for Engineering Senior Managers?
Yes, Google sponsors H-1B visas for Engineering Senior Manager roles. Google participates in the annual H-1B cap lottery for new applicants and can also file cap-exempt petitions for candidates transferring from eligible institutions. Once you have an offer, Google's immigration team works with outside counsel to manage the filing process on your behalf.
Which visa types does Google commonly use for Engineering Senior Manager roles?
Google sponsors H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 visas for engineering leadership roles. H-1B is the most broadly available category and covers the widest range of nationalities. H-1B1 is specific to nationals of Chile and Singapore, while E-3 is exclusively for Australian citizens. All three require a qualifying specialty occupation and an employer-filed Labor Condition Application with the DOL.
What qualifications and experience does Google expect for Engineering Senior Manager roles?
Google Engineering Senior Manager roles typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, electrical engineering, or a closely related field, combined with substantial experience managing multi-team engineering organizations. You'll need a track record of delivering complex technical systems at scale, not just people management. Prior experience at large technology companies or high-growth startups carrying significant infrastructure ownership carries the most weight.
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If you're subject to the H-1B cap, USCIS opens registration in March, conducts a lottery shortly after, and requires petitions to be filed by April 1 for an October 1 start date. That means your offer should ideally be finalized by late February to give Google's legal team time to prepare the filing. If you miss the cap cycle, Google can pursue cap-exempt options if you currently hold H-1B status with another employer.
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