Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience managing Software Engineering teams.
- Experience with developer tooling, with performance tuning.
- Experience in one or more of the following programming languages: C++, C, Go and/or Java.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with GPU software development and optimization.
- Game development experience; shipping one or more one title (working with gameplay features and/or tooling).
- Experience with 3D graphics and modern Game engines.
- Experience with Consumer Electronics product integration and certification.
- Knowledge of, or experience with real-time communication protocols, audio/video codecs and streaming, network programming.
About the job
Like Google's own ambitions, the work of a Software Engineer (SWE) goes way beyond just Search. SWE Managers have not only the technical expertise to take on and provide technical leadership to major projects, but also manage a team of engineers. You not only optimize your own code but make sure engineers are able to optimize theirs. As a SWE Manager you manage your project goals, contribute to product strategy and help develop your team. SWE teams work all across the company, in areas such as information retrieval, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking, security, data compression, user interface design; the list goes on and is growing every day. Operating with scale and speed, our exceptional software engineers are just getting started -- and as a manager, you guide the way.
As an Engineering Manager with Stadia, you'll provide technical leadership to major projects and manage a team of engineers, relying on your technical experience. Additionally, you will look after project goals, contribute to product strategy, develop features, and help develop your team. You will have the opportunity to grow an existing team and help lead a cross functional set of engineers, helping set the direction of Google’s position within the games industry.
Stadia is Google’s premier Video Game platform, designed for everyone. We are working on custom built hardware and rapidly evolving open source technology to deliver a seamless gaming experience across multiple devices. Stadia provides players new ways to discover, engage, and connect with content with no download required thanks to our cutting-edge data centers. Our team members are building the tools that will push game development to new levels, reducing the barrier to entry and bringing gaming to everyone. Through the power of Stadia, there is unlimited possibility.
Responsibilities
- Lead and grow a team of software engineers working with a mix of C++, C, Go, Java.
- Work closely with local and remote Product Management, Technical Program Management, and Partner Engineering/Developer Relationships teams to define and deliver tools roadmap.
- Bridge boundaries between Project Management and Software Engineering. Refine product requirements, establish technical requirements, and drive across your team and adjacent teams.
- Deliver developer tools and APIs that enable external and internal developers to keep the highest quality experience on Stadia through tools.
- Enable evolution of the fundamental architecture, improve performance and predictability and reduce friction for Stadia players and game developers.
