Software Engineering Manager II, Engineering Productivity, Google Cloud Platforms
Company: Google
Location: Cupertino
Posted on: January 10, 2026
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Job Description:
Minimum qualifications: Bachelors 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 building tools that improve
development velocity, code quality, or code health. 3 years of
experience in a technical leadership role. 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, matrixed organization. About the job Like
Googles 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. The US base salary range for this full-time position is
$197,000-$291,000 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 Set and communicate team priorities that support
the broader organizations 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 organizations goals. Meet regularly with individuals to
discuss performance and development and provide feedback and
coaching. Develop the mid-term technical vision 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).
Keywords: Google, Mountain View , Software Engineering Manager II, Engineering Productivity, Google Cloud Platforms, IT / Software / Systems , Cupertino, California
