Software Engineer Manager – Search Platforms
Lead engineering teams building and scaling Search Platforms infrastructure at Google's Bengaluru office. Drive technical strategy and people management across search systems.
About the role
This is a leadership engineering role focused on the Search Platforms domain within Google's Search organisation, based in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The position combines hands-on technical oversight with people management responsibilities, requiring a candidate who can guide teams in designing, developing, and scaling complex search infrastructure.
As a Software Engineer Manager, the individual will be expected to set technical direction, mentor engineers, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-impact platform improvements that underpin Google's search capabilities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing and growing a team of software engineers working on search platform systems
- Defining and driving the technical roadmap for Search Platforms
- Partnering with product, research, and other engineering teams to align priorities
- Ensuring engineering excellence through code quality, system reliability, and best practices
The ideal candidate brings a strong background in large-scale distributed systems or search infrastructure, combined with proven experience leading engineering teams in a fast-paced environment.