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Audio Software Engineering Manager II, Android

Google

Mountain View, CA
Full Time
Senior
197k-291k
about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

Like Google's own ambitions, the work of a Software Engineer (SWE) goes way beyond just Search. SWE 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 SWE Manager you manage your project goals, contribute to product strategy and help develop your team. SWE 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. Android is Google's open-source mobile operating system powering more than 3 billion devices worldwide. Android is about bringing computing to everyone in the world. We believe computing is a super power for good, enabling access to information, economic opportunity, productivity, connectivity between friends and family and more. We think everyone in the world should have access to the best computing has to offer. We provide the platform for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers to build compelling computing devices (smartphones, tablets, TVs, wearables, etc) that run the best apps/services for everyone in the world.

Key Responsibilities

  • Align strategy, processes and decision-making across teams by setting and communicating team priorities that support organizational goals.
  • Establish clear expectations with individuals based on their level and role, aligned to organizational goals and conduct regular meetings to discuss performance, provide feedback and offer coaching.
  • Define and evolve the mid-term technical goal and roadmap within the scope of multiple teams to meet future requirements and infrastructure needs.
  • Design, guide and vet system designs within the broader area and develop code to address ambiguous problems.
  • Review code developed by engineers and provide feedback to ensure adherence to best practices including style guidelines, accuracy, testability and efficiency.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript).
  • 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role overseeing projects, with 2 years of experience in a people management, supervision/team leadership role.

Nice to Have

  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.
  • 5 years of experience in software development, with 3 years working with embedded or low-level systems.
  • 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization.
  • Experience with multimedia frameworks and audio codecs.
  • Experience with audio and video processing or DSP including AV synchronization, Open GL/CL, codecs, AV/Media, or speech/audio recognition and synthesis.
  • Understanding of system interactions between typical consumer electronics building blocks such as USB, HDMI, DisplayPort, WiFi, Bluetooth, Cellular, Display, capacitive touch, keyboard and mice.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of software development experience in relevant programming languages.

Benefits & Perks

  • US base salary range for this full-time position is $197,000-$291,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.
  • Additional benefits include bonus, equity, and other perks as determined by role, level, and location.

Working at Google

We believe computing is a super power for good, enabling access to information, economic opportunity, productivity, connectivity between friends and family and more. We think everyone in the world should have access to the best computing has to offer. Our teams operate at scale and speed, guiding the way in innovation and technical excellence.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 27, 2025
Salary197k-291k
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceSenior

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google.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Mountain View, CA

Industry

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services

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