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INTRODUCTION

The application window will be open until at least April 28, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Cambridge, MA, USA; Boulder, CO, USA.

ABOUT THE JOB

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.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience programming in Java, Python, or TypeScript.
• 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role.
• 5 years of experience in a people management or team leadership role.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 5 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of software engineers or software engineer managers.
• Operate within a tech stack split between internal systems (e.g., Angular, Java) and using Ruby on Rails, Python, TypeScript.
• Scope problems and recommend solutions which consider both short and long-term needs, and implement solutions or delegate the implementation to reports (i.e., go beyond simply implementing others’ ideas).
• Manage team staffing, career and performance management for your team.
• Ensure quality-driven delivery at scale and remove widely-felt barriers to productivity.

COMPENSATION

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.

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.