Software Engineering Manager, Google Kubernetes Engine, Networking

Key Skills

Planning and organization, Python Programming, C++, C Programming, Aartificial intelligence, Machine learning techniques, Kubernetes-K8s, Software Development, People management

Job Description

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science 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.
• Experience managing project timelines and deliverables.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
• 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization.

About the job

Like Google's own ambitions, the work of a Software Engineer goes beyond just Search. Software Engineering Managers have not only the technical expertise to take on and provide technical leadership to major projects, but also manage a team of Engineers. You not only optimize your own code but make sure Engineers are able to optimize theirs. As a Software Engineering Manager you manage your project goals, contribute to product strategy and help develop your team. Teams work all across the company, in areas such as information retrieval, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking, security, data compression, user interface design; the list goes on and is growing every day. Operating with scale and speed, our exceptional software engineers are just getting started -- and as a manager, you guide the way.

With technical and leadership expertise, you manage engineers across multiple teams and locations, a large product budget and oversee the deployment of large-scale projects across multiple sites internationally.

In this role, you will be responsible for building networking solutions and networking abstractions (GKE, GDC and Anthos platforms) to drive solution integration and validation efforts for our partners and customers.

As the Kubernetes Networking Engineering Manager, you will lead a team responsible for developing cutting-edge networking solutions and abstractions for Google Cloud Platform (GKE, GDC, and Anthos). Your team will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless integration and validation of our offerings for partners and customers.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

Responsibilities

• Drive the full life cycle of Software development for Kubernetes Networking solutions, from ideation to scaling. Deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of GKE, Google Kubernetes Engine, Platform, including AI/ML.
• Establish clear objectives, break down complex problems into manageable milestones, and ensure timely, high-quality project delivery.
• Manage project schedules, resource allocation, and risk mitigation across complex engineering initiatives.
• Promote software development practices with an emphasis on code quality, testing, and operational excellence.