Software Engineer Manager – Search Platforms
Lead engineering teams building and scaling Search Platforms at Google's Bengaluru office. Drive technical strategy, mentor engineers, and deliver high-impact search infrastructure solutions.
About the role
This role is an opportunity to lead software engineering efforts within the Search Platforms organisation. The position calls for a technically strong manager who can guide cross-functional teams, set engineering direction, and ensure the delivery of robust, scalable platform solutions that power Google Search.
As a Software Engineer Manager, the selected candidate will be responsible for managing and growing a team of engineers, overseeing project execution, and collaborating with stakeholders across product, research, and infrastructure functions. A deep understanding of large-scale distributed systems and search technologies is central to success in this role.
- Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing software engineering team
- Define and drive the technical roadmap for Search Platforms initiatives
- Partner with cross-functional teams to align engineering efforts with product goals
- Ensure engineering excellence through code quality, design reviews, and best practices
- Manage hiring, performance, and career development within the team
This is a senior leadership position based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, suited to candidates with a proven track record in engineering management and hands-on experience building large-scale systems.