Software Engineering Manager, Data Center Infrastructure Management
Company: Google
Location: Kirkland
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
info_outline X In accordance with Washington state law, we are
highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available
to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance Retirement
Benefits: 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off: 20 days of
vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period
for the first five years of employment Sick Time: 40 hours/year
(statutory, where applicable); 5 days/event (discretionary)
Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent practical
experience. 8 years of experience in software development. 3 years
of experience with developing large-scale infrastructure,
distributed systems or networks, or experience with compute
technologies, storage or hardware architecture. 2 years of
experience in a people management or team leadership role.
Experience in data center architecture and management. Experience
programming in C++ or Java. Preferred qualifications: Master's
degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field. 3
years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization.
Experience with hardware system architecture. Experience with data
modeling and data analysis. 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 AI
and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower
Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by
delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency,
reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google
Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide. We're the
driving team behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering
the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering
unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the
essential platforms that enable developers to build the future.
From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of
world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the
development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global
Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much
more. The US base salary range for this full-time position is
$207,000-$300,000 bonus equity benefits. Our salary ranges are
determined by role, level, and location. Within the range,
individual pay is determined by work location and additional
factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant
education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the
specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring
process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US
role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include
bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .
Responsibilities Set and communicate team priorities that support
the broader organization's goals. Align strategy, processes, and
decision-making across teams. Set clear expectations with
individuals based on their level and role and aligned to the
broader organization's goals. Meet regularly with individuals to
discuss performance and development and provide feedback and
coaching. Develop the mid-term technical goal and roadmap within
the scope of your teams. Evolve the roadmap to meet anticipated
future requirements and infrastructure needs. Design, guide and vet
systems designs within the scope of the broader area, and write
product or system development code to solve ambiguous problems.
Review code developed by other engineers and provide feedback to
ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in,
accuracy, testability, and efficiency).
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