The Staff Engineering Manager for Search Real World Journeys at Google will lead a team of engineers to develop and optimize AI-driven search experiences across various verticals such as travel and finance. This role requires both technical expertise and leadership skills to manage complex projects and guide engineers in delivering high-quality software. The team focuses on building foundational infrastructure that supports innovative search solutions while ensuring reliability and performance for billions of users. The position is based in New York, NY, and involves collaboration with executive leaders to align on technical strategy.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 5 years of experience with full stack development, including back-end languages such as Java, Python, Golang, or C++ and front-end technologies like JavaScript or TypeScript.
• 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role.
• 2 years of experience in a people management or team leadership role.

• Partner with executive leaders within Search Verticals to align on technical strategy and influence broader organizational goals.
• Define and own the technical roadmap and long-term architecture for the team's systems.
• Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives spanning multiple teams and drive execution from inception to delivery.
• Guide the team in delivering high-quality, scalable, and reliable software while ensuring engineering best practices are followed.
• Set clear expectations and conduct regular performance and career development check-ins for team members.

• Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.