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.
In this role, you will create an ecosystem within Google where teams can effectively leverage location history, on-device platform components, and privacy/security frameworks to move from passive reporting to providing intelligent, predictive context that assists users proactively throughout their Maps journey.
The Geo team is focused on building the most accurate, comprehensive, and useful maps for our users, through products like Maps, Earth, Street View, Google Maps Platform, and more. Every month, more than a billion people rely on Maps services to explore the world and navigate their daily lives.
The Geo team also enables developers to use the power of Google Maps platforms to enhance their apps and websites. As they plot a course for the future of mapping, they are solving complex computer science problems, designing beautiful and intuitive product experiences, and improving our understanding of the real world.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $262,000-$365,000 + 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
- Lead the strategy and execution for new ways people search and interact with the physical world, ensuring Maps remains an indispensable daily tool.
- Oversee the development of features driven by deep understanding of user location and routines to provide "just-in-time" value.
- Ability to steer a traditionally platform-focused team toward building user-facing products in Maps (e.g. Monetization). Own initiatives focused on sustainable monetization and user growth, balancing commercial goals with a premium user experience.
- Push and navigate challenging cross-initiatives, breaking down silos to deliver unified Google experiences.
- Independently grow, mentor, and scale a team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and psychological safety.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience with one or more general purpose programming languages including but not limited to: Java, C/C++ or Python.
- 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role.
- 5 years of experience in a people management or team leadership role.
- Experience driving GenAI adoption for innovation and productivity.
- Experience working with remote/distributed teams as well as teams on the ground, maintaining high velocity across time zones.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- Experience with on-device mobile implementation, particularly regarding the performance and latency constraints of real-time location features.
- Experience in Geo, Search, Mobile (Android/iOS)-based products.
- Experience with developing on-device, TEEs (Trusted Execution Environments), Sealed Computing, and Sealed Memory.
- A background in scaling products with significant commercial or growth-oriented components.
- Deep understanding of running models (e.g., Gemini Nano) and prompts on actual hardware for real-world validation.