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December 2, 2025

Engineering Manager, Defense and Consulting

Senior • On-site

$197,000 - $291,000/yr

Reston, VA

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience programming in C++, Java or Go.
  • 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role.
  • 2 years of experience in a people management or team leadership role.
  • Experience in artificial intelligence (AI).

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
  • 3 years of experience working in a structured organization.

About the job

Like Google's 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.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

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. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of engineers, fostering a culture of high velocity, innovation, and technical excellence.
  • Contribute to product strategy, develop and resource engineering plans, and manage execution and delivery.
  • Establish strategic partnerships with stakeholders to define a long-term product goals and technology roadmap.
  • Work with Product Management, UX, Service Delivery and other Engineering teams to understand customer needs and deliver an experience.
  • Manage project priorities and resources effectively, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions in a changing, ambiguous environment.