Minimum qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience with tools and infrastructures development to optimize software engineering process and passion for engineering excellence.

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. The Google One and Photos Engineering Productivity team is dedicated to building infrastructure and defining processes for improving developer productivity, ensuring code quality, and improving release velocity. Google Photos is a photo sharing and storage service developed by Google. Photos is one of the most sought after products at Google and is looking for both client-side (web and mobile), with server-side (search, storage, serving) and machine intelligence (learning, computer vision) Software Engineers. We are dedicated to making Google experiences centered around the user. Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 8-10 engineers to develop new infrastructure and extensions to already existing solutions for Google One and Photos Engineering Productivity.
• Drive the development of the team's technical strategy and outlook, staying ahead of industry trends and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and partnership by working closely with Engineering teams across Google One and Photos to ensure seamless execution and alignment with our objectives.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to team members, nurturing their growth, and empowering them to succeed in their roles.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, clearly articulating technical concepts, and influencing decisions to drive the success of projects. Contribute to the larger Engineering Productivity (EngProd) community by sharing insights, presenting at conferences, and staying updated on emerging technologies.

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