Software Engineering Manager, Google Home
Google · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- On site
- Full-time
- $200,000 / year
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job highlights
- Manage software engineers across multiple teams and locations.
- Lead technical projects and product strategy for Google Home.
- Develop team roadmaps and mentor engineers.
- Ensure code quality and best practices.
- Drive innovation in home technology solutions.
About the role
Software Engineering Manager, Google Home
Google's ambitions extend beyond Search, and our Software Engineers play a vital role in this. As a Software Engineering Manager at Google, you will leverage your technical expertise to lead major projects and manage a team of engineers. Your responsibilities will include not only optimizing your own code but also empowering your team to optimize theirs. You will manage project goals, contribute to product strategy, and focus on team development. Our teams operate across various domains including information retrieval, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking, security, data compression, and user interface design.
About the Role
In this role, you will manage engineers across multiple teams and locations, oversee a significant product budget, and direct the deployment of large-scale projects internationally. The Google Home team specifically focuses on hardware, software, and services for the home, encompassing products like thermostats and smart displays. Our mission is to create a helpful home that cares for its inhabitants and the environment.
Responsibilities
- Set and communicate team priorities aligned with broader organizational goals.
- Align strategy, processes, and decision-making across teams.
- Establish clear performance expectations for individuals based on their roles and organizational goals.
- Conduct regular one-on-one meetings to discuss performance, development, and provide feedback and coaching.
- Develop mid-term technical goals and roadmaps for your team(s), adapting to future requirements and infrastructure needs.
- Design, guide, and vet system designs, and write code to address complex problems.
- Review code developed by other engineers, providing feedback on best practices, code quality, accuracy, testability, and efficiency.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in software development.
- 3 years of experience with Android application development.
- 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 Computer Science or related technical field.
- 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
Key skills/competency
- Software Engineering Manager
- Google Home
- Technical Leadership
- People Management
- Android Development
- System Design
- Team Strategy
- Roadmap Development
- Code Review
- Agile Methodologies
Skills & topics
- Software Engineering Manager
- Google Home
- Manager
- Leadership
- Software Development
- Android Development
- Team Management
- Technical Lead
- System Design
- Product Strategy
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 8+ years of software development, 3 years in Android, and 2 years in management experience. Emphasize technical leadership and team management accomplishments.
- Showcase leadership skills: Provide specific examples of setting team priorities, developing roadmaps, and mentoring engineers in your application and during interviews.
- Demonstrate technical depth: Be prepared to discuss system design, code review processes, and your experience with large-scale projects and Android development.
- Understand Google's culture: Research Google's values, mission for the helpful home, and commitment to equal opportunity to align your responses.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Anticipate questions about conflict resolution, managing underperformance, and strategic decision-making.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key technical skills required for the Software Engineering Manager, Google Home role at Google?
- The Software Engineering Manager role at Google requires a strong foundation in software development with at least 8 years of experience. Specific technical skills include 3 years of experience in Android application development. You should also be proficient in system design, code review, and understanding best practices for code quality, testability, and efficiency. Experience with large-scale system design and distributed computing is also highly valued.
- How important is people management experience for this Software Engineering Manager position at Google?
- People management experience is crucial for this Software Engineering Manager role at Google. The minimum qualification includes 2 years of experience in a people management or team leadership role. You will be responsible for setting team priorities, developing individual engineers, providing feedback and coaching, and managing performance, making demonstrated leadership and management skills essential.
- What is the Google Home team's mission and how does this role contribute?
- The Google Home team's mission is to create a 'helpful home' by researching, designing, and developing hardware, software, and services that make homes more helpful and caring for people and the world. As a Software Engineering Manager on this team, you will contribute by leading engineers, setting technical direction, and driving the development of innovative home technology solutions that align with this mission.
- What kind of leadership experience is Google looking for in a Software Engineering Manager?
- Google is looking for candidates with at least 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role, in addition to people management experience. This includes the ability to take on and provide technical leadership for major projects, manage engineers across multiple teams and locations, contribute to product strategy, and guide system designs. You should be able to align strategy, processes, and decision-making across teams.
- What are the educational requirements for the Software Engineering Manager role at Google?
- The minimum educational requirement for the Software Engineering Manager role at Google is a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field, indicating a strong academic background is beneficial but not strictly required.
- Can I apply for the Software Engineering Manager, Google Home job if I have experience in a matrixed organization?
- Yes, experience in a complex, matrixed organization is a preferred qualification for the Software Engineering Manager, Google Home role at Google. This suggests that the ability to navigate and lead effectively within a complex organizational structure, collaborating across different teams and functions, is highly valued for this position.