Lead the evolution of search platforms and contribute to Google's ambitious goals beyond core search.

This role offers the unique opportunity to combine deep technical expertise with people management, guiding a team of engineers to achieve ambitious project goals and shape product strategy. You will foster an environment where engineers can optimize their code and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in areas like AI, NLP, and large-scale systems.

Join the Search team and make a global impact on how billions of people access information. Your work will be crucial in solving complex engineering challenges, expanding infrastructure, and maintaining a universally accessible and useful search experience worldwide.

Set and clearly communicate team priorities, aligning strategy and decision-making across multiple teams to support broader organizational objectives.

Define and establish clear individual expectations, ensuring alignment with roles, levels, and organizational goals.

Develop and refine mid-term technical roadmaps for your teams, anticipating future requirements and infrastructure needs.

Guide and vet system designs, contributing your own code to resolve complex and ambiguous problems.

Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience, coupled with a minimum of 8 years in software development.

Must have 3 years of experience in developing large-scale infrastructure and distributed systems, along with 3 years in people management and 2 years in technical leadership.

Proficiency in Java, C++, or both is essential. Candidates should also demonstrate AI fluency and be prepared to discuss their experience with AI tools.