Software Engineering Manager II, Google Payments
Boulder, CO, U.S.
Full-time, Regular
Posted Dec 11, 2025
Full-time
Compensation
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About the role
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.
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, 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 the multiple teams.
- Evolving 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).
Requirements
- 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, supervisor, or team leadership role.
- Experience building and managing distributed software systems and infrastructure.
- Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization.
- Experience with AI/ML tools and usage of models that are readily available to meet business needs.
Benefits
- 401k matching
- Health insurance
- Equity
- Bonus
- Stock options
- Flight privileges
About the Company
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Job Details
Salary Range
$197,000 - $291,000/yearly
Location
Boulder, CO, U.S.
Employment Type
Full-time, Regular
Original Posting
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