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.

In this role, you will focus on scaling App Campaign business growth for Large Customer Sales (LCS) through features like Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) bidding and budget recommendations, while also driving activation and retention for Google Customer Solutions (GCS) customers. You will collaborate across product, business, and support roles to solve advertiser pain points. You will lead a team of engineers to drive business growth by scaling adoption of key features and executing initiatives.

Google Ads is helping power the open internet with the best technology that connects and creates value for people, publishers, advertisers, and Google. We’re made up of multiple teams, building Google’s Advertising products including search, display, shopping, travel and video advertising, as well as analytics. Our teams create trusted experiences between people and businesses with useful ads. We help grow businesses of all sizes from small businesses, to large brands, to YouTube creators, with effective advertiser tools that deliver measurable results. We also enable Google to engage with customers at scale.

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

• Lead a team of engineers and collaborate with partners to grow the App ads experience for App campaigns.

• Provide technical leadership on projects, managing priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.

• Drive feature adoption to deliver advertiser and business value.

• Coach a distributed team of engineers while facilitating alignment across teams on goals and outcomes.

• Design and enhance software solutions, working with product teams to understand and solve scaling bottlenecks.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

• 8 years of experience with programming in C++, Java, Python, Kotlin or Go.

• 5 years of experience in testing, and launching software products.

• 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.

• 2 years of experience with advertising or an advertising platform.

Preferred qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role, with leading project teams and setting technical direction.

• Experience with full-stack development and technologies such as F1, SQL, Dart, Java, or Tangle.

• Experience with working in a matrixed organization involving cross-functional projects.

• Ability to translate customer needs into technical solutions while working with User Experience (UX) and product management.