Software Engineering Manager, Search

• Guide the technical direction to transition the core fabric of Search into an inherently multimodal platform, driving critical AI Mode (AIM) and AI Overviews (AIO) orchestration improvements.
• Drive the organizational working methodology toward agent-driven architectures and spec-driven development. Have AI fluency and be prepared to discuss your knowledge of AI tools in the hiring process.
• Manage complex integrations with sibling infrastructure teams, product teams, and downstream AI partners. Leverage the local Uber Tech lead (UTL)/Technical Lead (TL) presence in Bangalore to make effective architectural decisions and unblock your team.
• Foster rigorous engineering practices. Advocate system reliability, precise capacity planning, and latency optimizations.
• Hire, mentor, and sponsor a high-performing engineering team. Establish clear operational standards, support career development, and actively advocate for your team's technical visibility.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript).
• 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products, and 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
• 3 years of experience in a people management and 2 years of experience in a technical leadership role.
• Experience integrating generative AI tools or LLM interfaces into workflows.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
• 5 years of experience working in a complex organization.
• Experience leading through technical and organizational complexity.
• Experience with Java, C++, or both.
• Passion for technology, collaboration, and solving challenging problems.

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript).
• 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products, and 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
• 3 years of experience in a people management and 2 years of experience in a technical leadership role.
• Experience integrating generative AI tools or LLM interfaces into workflows.