Software Engineering Manager, Google Messages, Data Analytics

Google's Platforms and Devices team develops computing software platforms and hardware integrating AI, software, and hardware to create seamless user experiences globally.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role.
• 2 years of experience in a people management or team leadership role.
• Experience integrating generative AI tools or Large Language Model (LLM) interfaces into workflows.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
• 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization.
• Experience in data engineering, data science, data platform engineering, or analytics.

• Set and communicate team priorities that support the broader organization's goals. Align strategy, processes, and decision-making across teams.
• Set clear expectations with individuals based on their level and role and aligned to the broader organization's goals. Meet regularly with individuals to discuss performance and development and provide feedback and coaching.
• Develop the mid-term technical goal and roadmap within the scope of your (often multiple) team(s). Evolve the roadmap to meet anticipated future requirements and infrastructure needs.
• Design, guide and vet systems designs within the scope of the broader area, and write product or system development code to solve ambiguous problems.
• Review code developed by other engineers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency).

This position requires in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. Google is an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of protected status. Applicants with disabilities can request accommodations.