Software Engineering Manager, Android Growth
Job description
Like Google’s own ambitions, the work of a Software
Engineer (SWE) goes way beyond just Search. SWE 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 SWE Manager you
manage your project goals, contribute to product strategy and help develop your
team. SWE 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.
As a Software Engineering Manager, you will manage an
engineering team on Android Growth based in Nairobi, Kenya. You will also be
working with the Android team in Singapore, India, London, and a co-located
team of Product Managers (PM), User Experience Designers and Researchers (UX),
and other functions like marketing and business development in Nairobi. You
will have an opportunity to replicate a startup experience, within Google, and
impact a large consumer base directly. You will collaborate with the broader
Android organization and the ecosystem, and drive personal growth. This role is
a key part of our first ever Africa Development Center.
The Platforms and Ecosystems product area encompasses
Google’s various computing software platforms across environments (desktop,
mobile, applications). The products provide enterprises, and ultimately end
users, the ability to utilize and manage their services at scale. We build
innovative and compelling software products—from apps to TVs, from laptops to
phones—that have an impact on people’s lives across the world.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop the strategy, direction,
technical, and product roadmap with Program Managers for Users,
Developers, and Partners in growth markets.
- Develop the team including
hiring, mentoring, team organization, equitable distribution of work, and
performance management.
- Set up processes for effective
execution and communication with the Technical Program Managers.
- Collaborate with different roles:
Android Partner Engineering, Developer Relations, and other functions.
- Take initiative to code,
train the team, and push forward projects, when needed.
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