Software Engineering Manager II, AI/ML GenAI, Google Ads
Description For Software Engineering Manager II, AI/ML GenAI, Google Ads
Google Ads is seeking a Software Engineering Manager II specializing in AI/ML GenAI. This role combines technical expertise with leadership, overseeing projects and managing teams across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, GenAI techniques, and ML infrastructure optimization. They will be responsible for setting team priorities, aligning strategies, and developing technical visions that support Google Ads' mission of powering the open internet with advanced advertising technology. This position offers a competitive salary range of $189,000-$284,000, plus bonus, equity, and benefits, reflecting Google's commitment to attracting top talent in the AI/ML field. The role requires a blend of technical prowess and people management skills, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to lead innovation in advertising technology at one of the world's leading tech companies.
Responsibilities For Software Engineering Manager II, AI/ML GenAI, Google Ads
- Set and communicate team priorities that support the broader organization's goals. Align strategy, processes, and decision-making across teams
- Set clear expectations with individuals based on their level and role and aligned to the broader organization's goals. Meet regularly with individuals to discuss performance and development and provide feedback and coaching
- Develop the mid-term technical vision and roadmap within the scope of your (often multiple) team(s). Evolve the roadmap to meet anticipated future requirements and infrastructure needs
- Design, guide and vet systems designs within the scope of the broader area, and write product or system development code to solve ambiguous problems
- Lead the design of GenAI solutions, optimize ML infrastructure, and guide the development of data preparation and model optimization strategies
Requirements For Software Engineering Manager II, AI/ML GenAI, Google Ads
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
- 8 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript)
- 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role; overseeing projects, with 2 years of experience in a people management, supervision/team leadership role
- 5 years of experience with state of the art GenAI techniques (e.g., LLMs, Multi-Modal, Large Vision Models) or with GenAI-related concepts (language modeling, computer vision)
- 5 years of experience leading ML design and optimizing ML infrastructure (e.g., model deployment, model evaluation, data processing, debugging, fine tuning)
