Software Engineer Manager – Search Platforms
Lead engineering teams building and scaling Search Platforms infrastructure at Google's Bengaluru office. Drive technical strategy, mentor engineers, and deliver high-impact search solutions.
About the role
This role is an opportunity to lead software engineering efforts within the Search Platforms division, overseeing teams responsible for building and maintaining the infrastructure that powers search at scale. The position sits within Google's Bengaluru engineering hub, one of the company's most significant technical centres globally.
As a Software Engineer Manager, the individual will be expected to provide both technical direction and people leadership. Responsibilities include setting team goals, guiding architectural decisions, and ensuring the delivery of robust, scalable platform components that underpin core search functionality.
- Manage and grow a team of software engineers, supporting their professional development and performance
- Define and drive the technical roadmap for Search Platforms initiatives
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product, research, and infrastructure teams
- Uphold engineering excellence through code quality standards, design reviews, and best practices
Candidates are expected to bring a strong background in software engineering leadership, with hands-on experience in large-scale distributed systems or platform engineering. This is a senior leadership role suited to those who can balance deep technical expertise with effective team management.