Engineering Manager, Spanner Search

This role is based in Kirkland, WA, USA.

Compensation:

$207,000 - $301,000/year + 20% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefits

Responsibilities:

• Drive the technical roadmap for Spanner’s search capabilities.
• Engage with key customers to understand their use cases and ensure smooth adoption.
• Manage, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers.
• Collaborate with multiple teams including Product Managers and SRE.
• Communicate effectively with executive stakeholders.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 5 years of experience in a people management role.
• Experience with vector search or query processing.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with large-scale search systems or vector databases.
• Understanding of database engine internals.
• Track record of navigating architectural trade-offs.