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Senior Software Engineering Manager, Google Cloud

Exl

Kirkland, WA
Full Time
Senior
248k-349k
about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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 long-term technical vision and roadmap within, and often beyond, the scope of your teams. Evolve the roadmap to meet anticipated future requirements and infrastructure needs.
  • Oversee systems designs within the scope of the broader area, and review 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).

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript).
  • 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role; overseeing projects, with 5 years of experience in a people management, supervision/team leadership role.

Nice to Have

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

Qualifications

  • Formal educational background includes a Bachelor's degree or higher.
  • Experience in software development and technical leadership roles.

Benefits & Perks

  • US base salary range for this full-time position is $248,000-$349,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.
  • Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is influenced by work location, skills, experience, and education.
  • The listed compensation reflects the base salary only, excluding bonus, equity, or benefits.

Working at Exl

Google Cloud operates at scale and speed, emphasizing innovation, technical excellence, and leadership in digital transformation. The company values collaboration across multiple teams and locations, and is committed to developing its engineers and managers to meet future infrastructure and technological needs.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 12, 2025
Salary248k-349k
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceSenior

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About Exl

Website

google.com

Company Size

1-10 employees

Location

Kirkland, WA

Industry

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services

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