Software Engineering Manager, Shopping

Google Commerce is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead the Metrics Data Engineering team for their Shopping division. This role combines technical leadership with people management, overseeing a team that scales the shopping metrics platform through data ingestion, metrics development, and cross-functional collaboration. The position is crucial in Google's Commerce team, which serves billions of daily shopping interactions.

The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of software development experience and 3+ years of technical leadership, with proven expertise in managing and growing engineering teams. You'll be responsible for building and maintaining the shopping metrics platform, which provides essential insights both internally and to business partners. The role requires strong technical skills in languages like Python, Java, or JavaScript, along with experience in database and business intelligence tools.

As a manager, you'll define roadmaps, scope work units, and oversee team deliverables while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. You'll collaborate with various stakeholders across Product Management, Engineering, Data Science, Finance, and SRE to establish a unified data warehouse serving as the source of truth for commerce metrics.

This position offers the opportunity to impact Google's global shopping experience, working with cutting-edge technology at massive scale. You'll be part of Google's mission to be an essential part of the shopping journey for consumers while supporting the commerce ecosystem, from large retailers to small local merchants. The role combines technical expertise, leadership skills, and strategic thinking to drive the future of e-commerce technology.