Software Engineering Manager - Cloud and Third-Party Platform Security

Position Overview

Google is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a newly established software engineering team that focuses on Cloud and Third-Party Security within its Singapore office. This role demands a blend of technical leadership and people management to develop scalable security products targeting risk reduction in the usage of public cloud infrastructure, third-party vendors, and SaaS services.

Key Responsibilities

• Form and manage a high-performing engineering team by providing both technical guidance and effective people management.
• Develop and execute the technical roadmap aligned with organizational risk reduction objectives, tackling ambiguous challenges while maintaining technical quality and manageable system complexity.
• Supervise engineering projects, make critical architectural decisions, and collaborate strategically with partner security and software engineering teams.
• Work closely with cross-functional groups such as Security Engineers and TPMs to define system requirements and enable deployment of risk-mitigating controls for cloud and vendor usage.
• Foster an excellent engineering culture through recruitment, mentorship, career development, and performance oversight.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or comparable practical experience.
• Eight or more years of experience programming in languages such as Java, Python, Golang, or C++.
• At least three years of experience developing software related to data privacy or security domains like identity or access management.
• Three years in a technical leadership capacity.
• Two years in people or team management roles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science or related technical discipline.
• Five or more years of people management or team leadership experience.
• Skill in presenting complex technical subjects to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to align team objectives with broader organizational goals through active collaboration with global stakeholders.
• Experience delivering product outcomes within ambiguous or evolving environments.
• A proven record managing engineering teams focused on security, particularly cloud infrastructure and third-party security controls.

Additional Information

Applicants who already have the right to work in Singapore and do not require visa sponsorship will be given priority.

Google is firmly committed to equal opportunity employment and values diversity. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities or special needs are available upon request.