About the job

At Google, we put our users first. The world is always changing, so we need Product Managers who are continuously adapting and excited to work on products that affect millions of people every day.

In this role, you will work cross-functionally to guide products from conception to launch by connecting the technical and business worlds. You can break down complex problems into steps that drive product development.

One of the many reasons Google consistently brings innovative, world-changing products to market is because of the collaborative work we do in Product Management. Our team works closely with creative engineers, designers, marketers, etc. to help design and develop technologies that improve access to the world's information. We're responsible for guiding products throughout the execution cycle, focusing specifically on analyzing, positioning, packaging, promoting, and tailoring our solutions to our users.

The team is responsible for building the foundational infrastructure that powers Google's ecosystem of AI agents. The team's mission is to provide a comprehensive, secure, and well-governed platform. This platform enables first-party Google teams and third-party developers to discover, integrate, and manage the APIs and tools that AI agents need to operate responsibly. The team ensures interactions are secure and compliant to support a trustworthy AI agent ecosystem.

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 $163,000-$237,000 + 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 the product idea, strategy, and roadmap for AI agent-tailored API management, ensuring alignment, and broader Google AI initiatives through continuous market and developer analysis.

• Lead the development of AI-native discovery mechanisms and tool interfaces, leveraging protocols like Model Context Protocol (MCP) to enable agents to find and utilize APIs via agent-consumable metadata.

• Design and implement policy enforcement frameworks covering access control, data handling, and responsible AI in addition to collaborating with security and ethics teams to ensure adaptable, secure agent interactions.

• Oversee the full lifecycle of APIs integrated into agent workflows, managing version compatibility and deprecation to maintain stable, reliable agentic behaviors.

• Partner with engineering, UX, and research teams to deliver intuitive infrastructure and well-documented APIs, prioritizing developer velocity and tool orchestration without compromising safety.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

• 5 years of experience in product management or related technical role.

• 2 years of experience in product management, with a focus on platform products, APIs, or developer tools.

• Experience building platforms and API life-cycle management, API gateways, or related API technologies.

Preferred qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a role preparing and delivering technical presentations to senior leadership.

• 2 years of experience working cross-functionally with engineering, UX/UI, sales finance, and other stakeholders.

• Experience with API protocols (e.g., OpenAPI, gRPC) and API security best practices.

• Knowledge of distributed systems, microservices, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services.

• Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple teams in a changing environment.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for technical and non-technical audiences.