Join Google Play Games as a Software Engineering Manager and lead teams in developing innovative gaming experiences. This role offers the opportunity to blend technical expertise with people management, driving product strategy and fostering engineering talent.

As a leader, you will guide multiple engineering teams, manage significant product budgets, and oversee large-scale project deployments. Your contributions will be crucial in shaping the future of the Google Play ecosystem, making it a premier destination for developers and users alike.

This position requires AI fluency. Be prepared to discuss your knowledge and experience with AI tools during the hiring process.

Set and communicate team priorities that align with broader organizational goals. Establish clear performance expectations, provide regular feedback, and support individual development.

Develop and evolve the mid-term technical direction and roadmap for your teams, anticipating future requirements. Guide system designs and contribute to product development by writing code to solve complex, ambiguous problems.

Review code developed by other engineers, ensuring adherence to best practices for style, accuracy, testability, and efficiency. Mentor engineers to optimize their code and overall productivity.

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience is required, alongside 8 years of experience in software development. Significant experience in Android application development (3 years) and technical leadership (3 years) is essential.

Proven experience in people management or team leadership for at least 2 years is necessary. Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field, and 3 years of experience in a complex, matrixed organization.