Software Engineer Manager II, Ads Safety Experiences

Google•Mountain View, CA

2d•$207,000 - $300,000

About The Position

The Software Engineer Manager II will provide technical leadership and manage a team of engineers working on Ads Safety Advertiser Experiences. The role includes setting project goals and contributing to product strategy, developing the team, and guiding technical work across projects. Google Ads applies machine learning and Generative AI to protect users from harm, improve ad quality, and optimize advertiser return on investment. The position involves developing strategy and roadmaps, setting technical direction, overseeing system design and architecture, and cultivating a high-velocity engineering culture. The manager may manage engineers across multiple teams and locations and oversee large-scale project deployments across multiple international sites. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The listed US compensation is $207,000–$300,000 USD, plus a 20% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
8 years of experience in software development.
3 years of full-stack development experience across back-end codebases such as Java, Python, Golang, or C++, and front-end technologies including JavaScript or TypeScript, HTML, CSS, or equivalent.
3 years of experience in a technical leadership role.
3 years of experience as an Engineering Manager for Ads technology products.
2 years of experience in a people management or team leadership role.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.
3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization.
Experience designing and building large-scale systems, including serverless and service-oriented architectures (SOA).
Experience in Ads Safety, cybersecurity, or related domains.
Experience with human review processes and systems that complement automated platforms.

Responsibilities

Develop and drive the overarching strategy and roadmap for Ads Safety Advertiser Experiences.
Set technical direction and standards for high-quality, maintainable, and robust solutions.
Manage, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers while cultivating a high-velocity engineering culture.
Drive design and architecture by reviewing and co-authoring design documents to ensure systems are robust and scalable.
Promote engineering excellence through sustainable engineering practices, including participating in on-call rotations and reviewing postmortems and launches.
Manage project goals, contribute to product strategy, and help develop the team.
Oversee deployment of large-scale projects across multiple international sites.