Software Engineering Manager II, Google Payments
Company: Google
Location: Boulder
Posted on: January 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
practical experience. 8 years of experience with software
development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C,
C++, Java, JavaScript). 3 years of experience in a technical
leadership role, overseeing projects, with 2 years of experience in
a people management, supervisor, or team leadership role.
Experience building and managing distributed software systems and
infrastructure. Preferred qualifications: Masters degree or PhD in
Computer Science, or a related technical field. 3 years of
experience working in a complex, matrixed organization. Experience
with AI/ML tools and usage of models that are readily available to
meet business needs. About the job Like Googles own ambitions, the
work of a Software Engineer 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. You not only optimize your own code but
make sure Engineers are able to optimize theirs. As a Software
Engineering Manager you manage your project goals, contribute to
product strategy and help develop your team. 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. With
technical and leadership expertise, you manage engineers across
multiple teams and locations, a large product budget and oversee
the deployment of large-scale projects across multiple sites
internationally. Whether it is paying online with Autofill, using
tap and pay in stores, or using the Google Pay app, the Payments
team at Google is focused on making payments simple, seamless, and
secure. In addition to consumer payment technologies, the Payments
team also powers the money movement between Google and its
consumers and businesses. The US base salary range for this
full-time position is $197,000-$291,000 bonus equity benefits. Our
salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within
the range, individual pay is determined by work location and
additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and
relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about
the specific salary range for your preferred location during the
hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in
US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include
bonus, equity, or benefits. Responsibilities Set and communicate
team priorities that support the broader organizations goals. Align
strategy, processes, and decision-making across teams. Set clear
expectations with individuals based on their level and role,
aligned to the broader organizations goals. Meet regularly with
individuals to discuss performance and development and provide
feedback and coaching. Develop the mid-term technical goal and
roadmap within the scope of the multiple teams. Evolve the roadmap
to meet anticipated future requirements and infrastructure needs.
Design, guide, and vet systems designs within the scope of the
broader area and write product or system development code to solve
ambiguous problems. Review code developed by other engineers and
provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines,
checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency).
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