Software Engineering Manager, gWindows, Infrastructure

Software Engineering Manager, gWindows, Infrastructure

Google Sunnyvale, CA, USA

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 5 years of experience with Linux and Windows administration in an on‑premises or cloud environment.
• 3 years of experience with developing large‑scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks, or with compute technologies, storage or hardware architecture.
• 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role.
• 2 years of experience in a people management or team leadership role.

• Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
• 3 years of experience working in a matrixed organization.

Like Google’s own ambitions, the work of a Software Engineer goes beyond just Search. Software Engineering Managers possess the technical expertise to take on and provide technical leadership to major projects and also manage a team of Engineers. You not only optimize your own code but ensure Engineers can do the same.

As a Software Engineering Manager you manage project goals, contribute to product strategy, and help develop your team. Teams work across the company in areas such as information retrieval, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, distributed computing, large‑scale system design, networking, security, data compression, and user interface design. 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, oversee large product budgets, and deploy large‑scale projects across multiple international sites.

The gWindows team owns the product and user experience for Windows at Google, providing tooling and infrastructure that make gWindows useful, supportable, and safe. The Core team builds the technical foundation behind Google’s flagship products and drives innovation by building central solutions and strengthening existing systems.

• Set and communicate team priorities that support the organization’s goals, aligning strategy, processes, and decision‑making across teams.
• Set expectations with individuals based on their level and role, and meet regularly to discuss performance and development, providing feedback and coaching.
• Develop the mid‑term technical roadmap for your team(s), evolving it to meet anticipated future requirements and infrastructure needs.
• Design, guide, and vet systems designs within the scope of the area, and write product or system development code to solve problems.
• Review code developed by other engineers and provide feedback to ensure best practices, such as style guidelines, code submission practices, and testability.

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $207,000–$300,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. 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.

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