Director, Engineering, Gemini on Devices, Deepmind

Google Google · Big Tech · Mountain View, CA +1

Director of Engineering for Gemini on Devices, DeepMind, leading a centralized hub for on-device Gemini efforts across multiple form factors. Focuses on establishing common APIs and shared componentry for scaling Gemini across devices like Watch, TV, Auto, Glasses, and Buds.

What you'd actually do

  1. Drive the roadmap for shared on-device componentry, ensuring new form factors can be onboarded quickly.
  2. Build structural partnerships with PM and UX leads to move from prototype to production at Google-scale.
  3. Manage the organization’s budget, headcount planning, and annual OKR setting for the devices platform hub.
  4. Act as the primary technical lead for the Mountain View based hub, unblocking hardware dependencies and representing the organization in executive reviews.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 15 years of experience in software engineering, building and working with systems in the technology organization.
  • 5 years of experience in Android application or platform development.

Nice to have

  • Experience defining strategic direction for engineering or operations organizations.
  • Experience leading and partnering effectively with cross-functional executive stakeholders.
  • Understanding of the Android platform, hardware-level constraints (e.g., watches, automotive), and the technical nuances of the device assistant space.
  • Ability to distill complex architectural challenges into clear narratives for senior leadership and external hardware partners.
  • Ability to translate technical breakthroughs into robust consumer products.
  • Proven track record of leading engineering organizations (50+ people) with a focus on building scalable platforms rather than bespoke features.

What the JD emphasized

  • building scalable platforms rather than bespoke features