Senior Technical Program Manager, Labs Gaming

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in program management.
• Experience managing programs involving Machine Learning (ML) or Generative AI, including model evaluation (Evals), inference latency, and data labeling pipelines.
• Experience in leading projects that require coordination across Research, Engineering, Product, and UX Design.

Preferred qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in the gaming industry with game engines.
• Experience building or managing Agentic AI workflows.
• Experience in generative media pipelines, including text-to-image, text-to-video, or procedural content generation.
• Experience working in a Zero-to-One environment, with an ability to define structure in ambiguous, changing technical spaces.
• Proficiency in data-driven decision-making using tools like SQL, business intelligence platform, Dremel, or Python for technical performance tracking.
• Understanding of distributed systems, high-performance serving (TPU/GPU optimization), and component-based software architecture.

About the job

A problem isn’t truly solved until it’s solved for all. That’s why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Technical Program Manager at Google, you’ll use your technical expertise to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish. You’ll work with stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage project schedules, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. You're equally comfortable explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical tradeoffs in product development with engineers.

Our mission is to build the world’s first AI-native game studio that empowers a new generation of aspiring creators to leapfrog traditional technical hurdles. By replacing steep learning curves with a collaborative, co-pilot-driven workflow, we provide a 100x productivity gain transforming game development from a specialized craft into a universal language for personal storytelling, education, and community-led innovation.

We are looking for an AI-first Technical Program Manager (TPgM) who can navigate the ambiguity of a zero-to-one product. You will be the glue between AI research and production-grade game engineering, ensuring that our platform is not only technically sound but also provides a seamless, high-velocity experience for a new generation of creators.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $183,000-$271,000 + 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.

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 the planning, execution, and delivery of cross-functional technical programs from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with the broader product goal.
• Partner with Engineering and Research to oversee the integration of distributed systems, ensuring performance, scalability, and low latency.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact between Engineering, Product, UX, and Research teams to translate high-level product principles into actionable technical requirements.
• Use metrics and telemetry to inform product pivots, technical optimizations, and prioritization of the feature backlog.