Software Engineering Manager II, Pixel Security

Software Engineering Manager II, Pixel Security Mountain View, CA, USA Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 8 years of experience in software development. 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role. 2 years of experience in a people management or team leadership role. Experience with device, OS, or embedded system security. Experience working in embedded or operating systems software. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field. 3 years of experience working in a complex organization. 2 years of experience managing distributed teams or mentoring technical leads. Experience in technical leadership or engineering management overseeing software, systems, or security teams. Experience building or managing backend security services, PKI/signing infrastructure, or CI/CD automation. Experience with low-level platform firmware (TF-A), memory-safe languages (Rust), secure bootloaders, or hardware security modules (HSMs). Responsibilities Manage, coach, and grow emerging technical managers overseeing security infrastructure, new security initiatives, and low-level firmware. Oversee ARM Trusted Firmware (TF-A) execution environments and drive the architectural evolution of porting secure low-level platform code to memory-safe Rust (RF-A). Guide the engineering roadmap for secure diagnostic tools, advanced cryptographic signing pipelines, and automated lab testing. Collaborate directly with custom silicon design, platform security, and manufacturing teams to ensure device integrity. Design and analyze various security systems on Pixel devices. About the role Like Google’s own ambitions, the work of a Software Engineering Manager goes beyond just Search. Software Engineering Managers have not only the technical expertise to take on and provide technical leadership to major projects, but also manage a team of Engineers. They optimize their own code and ensure Engineers can optimize theirs. Managers set project goals, contribute to product strategy, and help develop their team across domains such as information retrieval, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, distributed computing, large‑scale system design, networking, security, data compression, and user interface design. With scale and speed, our exceptional software engineers are just getting started, and as a manager, you guide the way. With technical and leadership expertise, managers oversee engineers across multiple teams and locations, manage a large product budget, and oversee the deployment of large-scale projects across multiple sites internationally. The Google Pixel team focuses on designing and delivering the world’s most helpful mobile experience. The team shapes the future of Pixel devices and services through advanced designs, techniques, products, and experiences in consumer electronics, combining artificial intelligence, software, and hardware to build global smartphones and create transformative experiences for users worldwide. Compensation US: $207,000 - $301,000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits. EEO Statement Google is a proud equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents‑to‑be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. Other Requirements English proficiency is a requirement for all roles, unless otherwise stated in the job posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr Google