Technical Lead, Search Developer Platform

Google develops next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information.
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Technical Lead, Search Developer Platform

Google is seeking a Technical Lead for their Search Developer Platform team, a role that sits at the intersection of technical leadership and hands-on software development. This position offers an opportunity to impact billions of users globally through Google Search's evolution. The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of software development expertise, with deep knowledge of data structures and algorithms.

The role demands a blend of technical excellence and leadership skills, requiring experience in designing and implementing large-scale software solutions while mentoring team members and driving technical direction. You'll be responsible for leading high-impact projects, ensuring alignment across teams, and maintaining Google's high standards for code quality and system design.

Working in Google Search means tackling complex engineering challenges and expanding infrastructure while keeping the service universally accessible. The team is reimagining what it means to search for information in any way and anywhere, requiring innovative solutions and forward-thinking approaches.

As a Technical Lead, you'll collaborate with various engineering teams and partner organizations, contributing to Google's mission of organizing the world's information. The position offers exposure to cutting-edge technologies across information retrieval, distributed computing, AI, and system design at massive scale.

This role is perfect for someone who combines strong technical capabilities with leadership acumen, enjoys mentoring others, and wants to work on products that impact users worldwide. You'll be part of Google's culture of innovation, with opportunities to influence the future of search technology while working with some of the industry's brightest minds.

Last updated 6 days ago

Responsibilities For Technical Lead, Search Developer Platform

  • Provide technical leadership on high-impact projects
  • Facilitate alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines
  • Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance large-scale software solutions
  • Mentor and review code developed by other developers and provide feedback
  • Collaborate with partner engineering and cross-functional teams

Requirements For Technical Lead, Search Developer Platform

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience in software development, and with data structures/algorithms
  • 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products
  • 3 years of experience with software design and architecture
  • Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience working in complex, matrixed organizations (preferred)
  • Experience with C, C++, Routing Protocols, Algorithms, Data Structures, Software Architecture (preferred)

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