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Senior Software Engineering Manager, Machine Learning, Maps

Google

Location

Mountain View, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

11/7/2026

Compensation

$262,000 - $364,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.4% approval-14% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Senior Software Engineering Manager for Machine Learning at Google will lead a team focused on designing and deploying machine learning models to enhance mapping features. This role involves managing engineers across multiple teams and locations, overseeing large-scale projects that directly impact mapping and navigation systems. The Geo team aims to create the most accurate and useful maps for users worldwide, leveraging advanced technologies like machine learning and computer vision. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and real-world applications in the automotive industry.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience programming in C++, Java, Python, Kotlin, or Go.
  • 5 years of experience in a people management or technical leadership role.
  • Experience building and deploying machine learning models.
  • Experience with generative AI.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of software engineers designing and deploying machine learning models to extract map features and attributes.
  • Set the strategic direction for the group, defining a multi-year technical outlook and aligning stakeholder goals.
  • Partner with senior architects to ensure ambiguous systems are driven toward solutions that scale and maintain high reliability.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and performance coaching to technical leads and engineers on the team.
  • Review systems designs and product development code to solve complex problems and ensure engineering best practices.

Benefits

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

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Google Llc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

908

FY2026

Approval rate

98.4%

FY2026

LCA certified

4,273

FY2026

Entry-level share

0.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-14%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-51%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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