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 is a Software Engineer Manager role within the Search Platforms division, focused on leading and growing high-performing engineering teams. The position is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India and sits within Google's broader Search organisation.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day engineering execution, setting technical direction, and ensuring the team delivers reliable, scalable platform solutions that power search experiences at a global scale.
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers
- Define and drive technical roadmaps for Search Platform initiatives
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product, infrastructure, and research teams
- Uphold engineering excellence through code quality, design reviews, and best practices
This role suits an experienced engineering leader with a strong software development background who is passionate about large-scale systems and building teams that thrive.