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, working on the systems and infrastructure that power Google Search. The position is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
As a Software Engineer Manager, the selected candidate will be responsible for guiding a team of engineers, setting technical direction, and ensuring the delivery of robust, scalable platform solutions. The role demands a strong blend of hands-on engineering expertise and people leadership.
- Manage and mentor a team of software engineers working on search platform technologies
- Define and drive technical roadmaps aligned with broader Search organisation goals
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product, research, and infrastructure teams
- Champion engineering best practices, code quality, and operational excellence
Candidates should bring proven experience in software engineering management, a deep understanding of large-scale distributed systems, and a track record of delivering complex technical projects. Experience relevant to search infrastructure or platform engineering is advantageous.