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Software engineering managers are sponsored at Google, Amazon, Meta, Apple, Microsoft, and thousands of technology companies for roles leading engineering teams that build products, platforms, and infrastructure requiring CS or software engineering degrees combined with technical leadership and people management expertise. H-1B classification is automatic and L-1A managerial transfers from international engineering offices bypass the lottery entirely, making this one of the most reliably sponsored leadership roles in the U.S. economy, with total compensation ranging from $250,000 to $500,000 at major tech companies.
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Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in software development.
- 5 years of experience leading ML design and optimizing ML infrastructure (e.g., model deployment, model evaluation, data processing, debugging, fine tuning).
- 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role.
- 2 years of experience with GenAI techniques (e.g., large language models, multi-modal, large vision models) or with GenAI-related concepts (e.g., language modeling, computer vision).
- 2 years of experience in a people management or team leadership role.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- 3 years of experience working in a complex, cross-functional organization.
- Experience in launching ML enabled product features to public users.
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.
Photos Ellmann team's mission is helping users thrive by unlocking the full value of a life's worth of photos.
The Ellmann Signals and Modeling team builds out and refines signals and agentic tools to support Photos AI features and Google-wide Personal Intelligence. We use multimodal large language models (LLMs), classical machine learning, and LLM-assisted workflows for data and evaluation, and do tons of prototyping. We ship with standard Google infra for large-scale data processing and serving - ps1, server platform, and flume.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $207,000-$300,000 + 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.
Responsibilities
- Own the outcomes and technical decisions made by the team.
- Drive engineering quality and technical excellence across all team deliverables.
- Review technical designs and drive alignment for high-performing GenAI systems.
- Identify and allocate projects according to team skillset, interests, and availability.
- Collaborate with product managers to maximize quality for engineering effort and risk.
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.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in software development.
- 5 years of experience leading ML design and optimizing ML infrastructure (e.g., model deployment, model evaluation, data processing, debugging, fine tuning).
- 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role.
- 2 years of experience with GenAI techniques (e.g., large language models, multi-modal, large vision models) or with GenAI-related concepts (e.g., language modeling, computer vision).
- 2 years of experience in a people management or team leadership role.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- 3 years of experience working in a complex, cross-functional organization.
- Experience in launching ML enabled product features to public users.
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.
Photos Ellmann team's mission is helping users thrive by unlocking the full value of a life's worth of photos.
The Ellmann Signals and Modeling team builds out and refines signals and agentic tools to support Photos AI features and Google-wide Personal Intelligence. We use multimodal large language models (LLMs), classical machine learning, and LLM-assisted workflows for data and evaluation, and do tons of prototyping. We ship with standard Google infra for large-scale data processing and serving - ps1, server platform, and flume.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $207,000-$300,000 + 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.
Responsibilities
- Own the outcomes and technical decisions made by the team.
- Drive engineering quality and technical excellence across all team deliverables.
- Review technical designs and drive alignment for high-performing GenAI systems.
- Identify and allocate projects according to team skillset, interests, and availability.
- Collaborate with product managers to maximize quality for engineering effort and risk.
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.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Software Engineering Manager
FAANG Companies Sponsor Engineering Managers as Standard Practice
Google, Amazon, Meta, Apple, and Microsoft sponsor for engineering managers leading teams of 5 to 15 software engineers across product, platform, and infrastructure organizations. Total compensation ranges from $280,000 to $520,000 with equity at senior levels.
Growth-Stage Companies Offer EM Roles With Significant Equity
Databricks, Stripe, Figma, Anthropic, Notion, and Scale AI sponsor for engineering managers building and scaling teams during hypergrowth. These roles pay $220,000 to $400,000 base with pre-IPO equity that can multiply total compensation.
L-1A Managerial Transfer Is Extremely Reliable for EMs
Engineering managers supervising professional software engineers meet L-1A managerial classification requirements and bypass the H-1B lottery with no annual cap. Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta transfer EMs from international offices on L-1A routinely.
AI and ML Engineering Management Commands the Highest Premium
Engineering managers leading ML infrastructure, LLM training, and AI platform teams at OpenAI, Anthropic, Google DeepMind, and Meta AI earn $300,000 to $600,000. The domestic talent pool for AI engineering leadership is extremely thin.
O-1 Works for EMs With Strong Technical Track Records
Engineering managers with patents, published systems papers, open-source maintainer status, and measurable engineering impact can file O-1 extraordinary ability. O-1 bypasses the lottery with no annual cap and premium processing available.
TN Engineer Covers Engineering Management for USMCA Citizens
The Engineer category on the USMCA treaty list covers software engineering management for Canadian and Mexican citizens with CS or engineering degrees. Same-day border approval, no lottery, and three-year renewable terms.
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Do companies sponsor H-1B visas for Software Engineering Managers?
Yes, at very high rates. Engineering management requires CS degrees and involves leading professional teams, making both H-1B and L-1A classification automatic. Google, Amazon, Meta, and thousands of companies sponsor routinely.
What is the typical compensation for sponsored Engineering Manager roles?
Engineering managers at FAANG earn $280,000 to $520,000 with equity. Senior EMs earn $350,000 to $600,000. Directors of engineering earn $400,000 to $700,000.
What qualifications strengthen an Engineering Manager's sponsorship case?
A CS or software engineering degree is required. Prior individual contributor engineering experience demonstrates technical depth. Experience managing teams of 5+ engineers with demonstrated shipping velocity, retention, and technical quality differentiates you from non-technical managers.
Is H-1B or L-1A better for Engineering Manager sponsorship?
Both are strong. L-1A is often preferred because supervising professional engineers clearly meets managerial classification and bypasses the lottery. H-1B works well for direct hires at new employers.
What is the career progression for a sponsored Engineering Manager?
The path moves from EM to senior EM to director of engineering to VP of engineering to CTO. Directors at FAANG earn $400,000 to $700,000. VPs earn $500,000 to $900,000.
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