Senior Software Engineering Manager, Geo

Google is a global technology company that builds products like Search, Maps, Android, and Cloud computing services.
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Principal Software Engineer
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8+ years of experience
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Description For Senior Software Engineering Manager, Geo

Google's Geo team is seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead and shape the future of mapping technologies. This role combines technical leadership with people management, overseeing teams working on products like Google Maps, Earth, and Street View that serve over a billion users monthly. The position requires a seasoned leader with strong software development expertise who can manage multiple teams across locations and drive large-scale international projects.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development using languages like Python, C++, or Java, combined with proven leadership capabilities. They will be responsible for building and executing team strategy, fostering cross-functional partnerships, and growing a healthy organizational culture. This role offers the opportunity to impact products that help people navigate their daily lives while solving complex computer science problems.

As a Senior Engineering Manager in the Geo team, you'll work at the intersection of technical innovation and leadership, guiding teams that are pushing the boundaries of mapping technology. You'll be responsible for multiple first-line managers and their teams, contributing to product strategy, and overseeing the deployment of large-scale projects. The role demands someone who can balance technical expertise with people management skills, driving both technical excellence and team growth.

Working at Google means joining a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, offering comprehensive benefits and the chance to work on products that impact billions of users. You'll be part of a team that's not just building maps, but creating technologies that help people better understand and navigate the world around them.

Last updated 15 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineering Manager, Geo

  • Manage a team of Software Engineers with multiple first and potentially second line managers
  • Build the strategy and charter for the team working with partners
  • Build cross-functional partnerships and relations for collaborative work
  • Identify new areas that need work and convert those into concrete proposals
  • Drive execution and deliver impact by leading the team
  • Drive to build a healthy and growing organization culture
  • Hire, identify potential talent, coach and groom for organizational impact
  • Represent UGC and broader Geo organization in various forums

Requirements For Senior Software Engineering Manager, Geo

Python
Java
JavaScript
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages
  • 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role
  • 5 years of experience in people management/team leadership role
  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field (preferred)
  • 5 years of experience working in an organization (preferred)

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