Software Engineering Manager II, AI/ML, Google Cloud AI

Google Cloud AI Research team is seeking a Software Engineering Manager II to lead AI challenges motivated by Google Cloud's mission. This role involves managing engineers across multiple teams and locations, overseeing large-scale projects, and contributing to product strategy. The ideal candidate will have expertise in software development, machine learning, and technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set team priorities and align strategy across teams
• Manage performance and development of team members
• Develop technical vision and roadmap for multiple teams
• Design and implement solutions in specialized ML areas
• Optimize ML infrastructure and guide model optimization strategies

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of software development experience
• 5+ years of experience in ML fields (speech/audio, reinforcement learning, ML infrastructure)
• 5+ years leading ML design and optimizing ML infrastructure
• 3+ years in technical leadership, with 2+ years in people management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 3+ years working in complex, matrixed organizations

This role offers a competitive salary range of $189,000-$284,000 plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Google is committed to diversity, equality, and creating a culture of belonging. They offer accommodations for applicants with needs and require English proficiency for effective global collaboration.