Tech Lead Manager
About the Role
Google's software engineers develop next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information. The mission of the Data Protection Understanding engineering team is to provide Google with technical solutions for making AI development faster and safer, and to enable large-scale adoption of these solutions via infra and automation. The Applied Lineage - CFG team builds tools that empower teams with high-fidelity data lineage graphs across Google's systems for policy enforcement, privacy compliance, and data governance. The Core team builds the technical foundation behind Google's flagship products, owning and advocating for essential building blocks for excellent, safe, and coherent user experiences and driving innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership on high-impact projects.
- Manage a small team.
- Influence and coach a distributed team of engineers.
- Facilitate alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines.
- Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
- Collaborate with partner teams, cross-functional leads, and key stakeholders globally.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience programming in C++, Java, Python, Kotlin, or Go.
- 5 years of experience testing and launching software products.
- 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
- 1 year of experience in a people management or team leadership role.
- Experience in Generative AI.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- 8 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
- 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
- 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects.