Software Engineering Manager, AlloyDB Database Internals at Google | Apply at Google | Jobs near Pune Division

About the role

About The Job

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.

AlloyDB is part of the Google Cloud Database area and focuses on RDBMS space; a multi-billion dollar business opportunity and growth accelerator for other Google Cloud products. AlloyDB is a new enterprise grade, cloud native transactional database for high availability and performance. AlloyDB, combines the familiarity of open source PostgreSQL front-end, with custom-built storage and query engines for availability, performance, security and manageability.

In this role, you will contribute to both the database control plane and the database kernel, and additionally focus on integration with extended functionalities in the Google Cloud ecosystem, developer tooling and database clients.

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.

Responsibilities

Set and communicate team priorities that support the broader organization's goals. Align strategy, processes, and decision-making across teams.
Set clear expectations with individuals based on their level and role, align to the broader organization's goals. Meet regularly with individuals to discuss performance and development and provide feedback and coaching.
Develop the mid-term technical goal and roadmap within the scope of your (often multiple) teams. Evolve the roadmap to meet anticipated future requirements and infrastructure needs.
Review code developed by other engineers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency).
Manage technical issues related to performance, scalability, concurrency, and reliability in a large-scale distributed database system.

Minimum qualifications

Bachelor’s 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 in a technical leadership role.
2 years of experience in a people management or team leadership role.
Experience with cloud computing (e.g., applications, infrastructure, storage, and platforms and data).
Experience deploying and managing cloud-based applications.

Preferred qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science.
Experience with software development in C and C++.
Experience with database internals (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL), query optimization and compilers.
Experience leading a team of software engineers to build, and deliver managed services.
Experience with RDBMS internals.
Knowledge of RDBMS core functions such as serializability and consistency.

Key skills/competency

Software Engineering Management
Database Internals
Cloud Computing
Team Leadership
Technical Leadership
RDBMS
C++ Development
Performance Optimization
Scalability
Distributed Systems

How to get hired

Tailor your resume: Highlight your leadership, people management, and extensive software development experience, emphasizing C/C++ and cloud technologies for Google Cloud roles.
Showcase database expertise: Detail your experience with RDBMS internals, query optimization, and leading teams to deliver managed services to prove your fit for the Software Engineering Manager position.
Prepare for technical interviews: Brush up on database internals, C/C++, cloud computing, and distributed systems. Practice coding and system design problems relevant to large-scale database management.
Demonstrate leadership and management skills: Be ready to discuss your approach to setting team priorities, performance management, coaching, and developing technical roadmaps during behavioral interviews.
Understand Google's culture: Research Google Cloud's mission and values, particularly concerning innovation in database technology and customer solutions.

Frequently asked questions

What are the key responsibilities of a Software Engineering Manager at Google for AlloyDB?

As a Software Engineering Manager for AlloyDB at Google, you'll set team priorities, align strategy, manage engineers across teams, develop technical roadmaps, and oversee code quality. You'll also manage technical issues related to performance, scalability, concurrency, and reliability in a large-scale distributed database system.

What technical background is essential for this Software Engineering Manager role at Google?

A strong technical background is crucial, including 8 years of software development experience (Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript) and specific experience with cloud computing and deploying cloud-based applications. Preferred qualifications include C/C++ development and deep experience with database internals like PostgreSQL/MySQL, query optimization, and RDBMS core functions.

What kind of leadership experience is Google looking for in this role?

Google seeks candidates with at least 3 years of technical leadership experience and 2 years in people management or team leadership. Experience leading software engineering teams to build and deliver managed services is highly preferred for this Software Engineering Manager position.

How does this role contribute to Google Cloud's mission?

This role is pivotal in advancing Google Cloud's database offerings, specifically with AlloyDB. By focusing on RDBMS internals, performance, and integration within the Google Cloud ecosystem, you help organizations digitally transform and solve critical business problems with cutting-edge database solutions.

What is AlloyDB and its significance at Google?

AlloyDB is an enterprise-grade, cloud-native transactional database within Google Cloud, offering high availability and performance. It combines PostgreSQL compatibility with custom-built storage and query engines, representing a significant business opportunity and growth accelerator for Google Cloud products.

What is the expected impact of a Software Engineering Manager on their team at Google?

As a manager, you are expected to provide technical leadership, guide engineers in optimizing their code, manage project goals, contribute to product strategy, and foster team development. You'll set clear expectations, provide feedback, coaching, and support individual performance and career growth.

Software Engineering Manager, AlloyDB Database Internals

Job highlights