Software Engineering Manager, RCS for Business Abuse Protections

Company: Google
Location: San Jose
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 8 years of experience in software development. 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role. 2 years of experience in a people management or team leadership role. Experience with spam and abuse. Preferred qualifications: Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field. 3 years of experience working in a global organization. Experience with machine learning. About the job RCS for business (RBM) is the future of conversational commerce powered by RCS Messaging. We safeguard RCS Business Messaging to prevent scams and abuse between customers and businesses, ensuring a safe and trustworthy user experience. We are at the forefront of a major strategic investment for RCS Messaging. In this role, you will be responsible for the RCS for Business Abuse Protections team and will lead a critical initiative to protect users and businesses and help unlock a new multi-billion dollar business inside of Google. This is a high-impact role that blends deep technical leadership with exceptional people management. You will be responsible for driving multi-quarter technical projects, influencing teams across the organization and representing our team with external partners all while leading, mentoring, and empowering a talented team of engineers. Android is Google’s mobile operating system powering more than 3 billion devices worldwide. Android is about bringing computing to everyone in the world. We believe computing is a super power for good, enabling access to information, economic opportunity, productivity, connectivity between friends and family and more. We think everyone in the world should have access to the best computing has to offer. We provide the platform for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers to build compelling computing devices (smartphones, tablets, TVs, wearables, etc) that run the best apps/services for everyone in the world. 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 Set and communicate team priorities that support the broader organization's goals. Align strategy, processes, and decision-making across teams. Set clear expectations with individuals based on their level and role, ensuring alignment with the broader organization's goals. Meet regularly with individuals to discuss performance and development, and provide feedback and coaching. Develop the mid-term technical direction and road map within the scope of your team or teams. Evolve the road map to meet anticipated future requirements and infrastructure needs. Oversee planning, design, execution, and delivery of user-to-business and business-to-user scam protections, RCS for Business brand reputation, content compliance, and more. Collaborate internally with other Google teams and work with external partners, government regulators, and worldwide telco carriers. Represent the teams at external partner meetings, conferences etc.

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