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.
Android is Google’s mobile operating system powering more than 3 billion devices worldwide. Android is about bringing computing to everyone in the world. We believe computing is a super power for good, enabling access to information, economic opportunity, productivity, connectivity between friends and family and more. We think everyone in the world should have access to the best computing has to offer. We provide the platform for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers to build compelling computing devices (smartphones, tablets, TVs, wearables, etc) that run the best apps/services for everyone in the world.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $207,000-$300,000 + 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.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee the architectural design and implementation of Gemini-backed features, ensuring high performance and low latency within the vehicle’s resource-constrained environment.
- Drive the development of next-generation reference applications and tools that enable first and third-party developers.
- Partner with product, UX, and car manufacturers to align the applications layer with deep vehicle integration and talent development, recruit, mentor, and retain a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of rapid experimentation, technical excellence, and "AI-first" thinking.
- Implement agile methodologies tailored for the automotive lifecycle, balancing the changing nature of Gen AI development with the safety and stability requirements of an OS.
- Serve as a technical spokesperson for the AAOS App ecosystem, advocating for the adoption of AI first approach across internal stakeholders and external partners.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in software development.
- 3 years of experience in android development.
- 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role and 2 years of experience in a people management or team leadership role.
- Experience with coding in Java, Kotlin or other object oriented programming languages.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
- 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization.
- Experience with android OS development.