Software Engineer Manager – Search Platforms
Lead engineering teams building and scaling Google's core Search Platforms infrastructure. This is a people-management role for an experienced software engineer ready to drive technical strategy and team growth.
About the role
This role is an engineering management position within the Search Platforms organisation, focused on leading software engineers who build and maintain the foundational systems that power Search. The successful candidate will be responsible for guiding technical direction, setting priorities, and ensuring the team delivers high-quality, scalable solutions.
As an Engineering Manager, responsibilities include:
- Managing, mentoring, and growing a team of software engineers
- Driving the technical roadmap for Search Platforms infrastructure
- Collaborating cross-functionally with product, research, and other engineering teams
- Establishing engineering best practices, code quality standards, and reliable delivery processes
- Recruiting and developing engineering talent within the team
Candidates should bring a strong foundation in software engineering combined with demonstrated experience leading technical teams. The ability to balance hands-on technical depth with effective people management is essential for success in this position.