Software Engineering Manager, Security/Privacy

Software Engineering Managers at Google provide technical leadership to major projects and manage teams of engineers. The Core team builds the technical foundation behind Google’s flagship products, focusing on design elements, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure to ensure excellent, safe, and coherent user experiences. This role offers the opportunity to impact important technical decisions across the company and drive innovation for every developer.

• 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 goals and roadmap within the scope of your (often multiple) team(s).
• 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).

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience programming in C++, Java or Go.
• 3 years of experience building software for data privacy or security (e.g., identity and access management).
• 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role.
• 2 years of experience in a people management or team leadership role.
• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field (preferred).
• 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization (preferred).

• Germany: €156000 - €159000 (EUR) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

Google’s Core team is responsible for the technical foundation behind flagship products, focusing on design, infrastructure, and developer platforms to drive innovation and deliver safe, coherent experiences for users.

The Core team works across Google’s products to build central solutions, break down technical barriers, and strengthen existing systems, with a mandate to impact important technical decisions across the company.