Software Engineering Manager, AI/ML, User Identity

Company: Google
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 8 years of experience in software development. 5 years of experience with cloud computing technologies. 5 years of experience with security or identity. 3 years of experience in applying AI and machine learning techniques to real-world problems, in infrastructure or security domains. 2 years of experience in a people management. Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization. Experience with distributed systems. About the job Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward. With your extensive technical expertise you take initiative to independently design and implement new systems, designing, implementing, and testing multiple features with little or no direction from tech lead or manager. You collaborate with key stakeholders to determine future direction of work. The Workforce Identity team powers Bring Your Own ID (BYOID) capability for users, a Google Cloud Platform (GCP) effort introducing a new way for users to sign in and access GCP. BYOID allows employees, contractors, and partners of enterprise customers to securely access GCP using third-party identity providers via federation mechanisms like OpenID Connect (OIDC) and Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML). Our goal is to establish a unified, synchronous federation solution enabling cloud identity and federated users to access Google services effortlessly. 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 $207,000-$300,000 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 Define and execute the multi-year BYOID strategy, aligning technical roadmaps with customer needs, reliability requirements, and broader security goals. Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team, cultivating a culture while developing the next generation of technical leaders. Drive the full development lifecycle of scalable services, ensuring high-quality delivery and upholding standards for reliability and security. Partner across the organization to deliver integrated solutions, influencing executive stakeholders to align technical and business objectives. Provide architectural guidance to ensure scalable, resilient designs while maintaining expertise in Identity and Cloud Security trends.

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