Join Google's innovative team as a Software Engineering Manager for the Google Home Platform. This role offers a unique opportunity to blend technical leadership with people management, guiding engineers on major projects and contributing to product strategy. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of helpful home technology, from smart thermostats to displays.

Our mission is to create homes that are not only convenient but also mindful of their inhabitants and the environment. As a manager, you'll oversee teams working on cutting-edge hardware, software, and services, driving advancements in areas like AI and large-scale system design.

As a Software Engineering Manager, you will. - Define and communicate team priorities that align with organizational objectives, ensuring strategy and processes are cohesive across teams. - Establish clear individual expectations, provide regular feedback, and foster development through coaching. - Develop and evolve mid-term technical roadmaps to meet current and future requirements. - Guide system designs and contribute to product development by solving complex, ambiguous problems. - Conduct code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices for quality, efficiency, and maintainability.

We are seeking individuals with a minimum of 8 years in software development, including 3 years in technical leadership and 2 years in people management. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience is required. Experience integrating generative AI tools or LLM interfaces into workflows is essential.

Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field, along with 3 years of experience in a complex, matrixed organizational structure.