Product Manager II, Core
Company: Google
Location: Boulder
Posted on: January 9, 2026
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Job Description:
Minimum qualifications: Bachelors degree or equivalent practical
experience. 5 years of experience in product management or related
technical role. 2 years of experience taking technical products
from conception to launch (e.g., ideation to execution, end-to-end,
0 to 1, etc). Experience working with cross-functional (e.g.
engineering, UX/UI, Program Management, etc.) teams. Preferred
qualifications: Masters degree in a technology or business related
field. 3 years of experience in a role preparing and delivering
technical presentations to senior leadership. 2 years of experience
in software development or engineering. 2 years of experience
working cross-functionally with engineering, UX/UI, sales finance,
and other stakeholders. 1 years of experience in technical
leadership. Experience driving elements of the product development
lifecycle such as product vision, go-to-market strategy, driving
requirements, and product launch. 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 worlds
information. Were responsible for guiding products throughout the
execution cycle, focusing specifically on analyzing, positioning,
packaging, promoting, and tailoring our solutions to our users. The
Core team builds the technical foundation behind Google’s flagship
products. We are owners and advocates for the underlying design
elements, developer platforms, product components, and
infrastructure at Google. These are the essential building blocks
for excellent, safe, and coherent experiences for our users and
drive the pace of innovation for every developer. We look across
Google’s products to build central solutions, break down technical
barriers and strengthen existing systems. As the Core team, we have
a mandate and a unique opportunity to impact important technical
decisions across the company. The US base salary range for this
full-time position is $156,000-$229,000 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 Work with partner teams (e.g., engineers, PgMs,
UX) during product design and development to implement the
requirements to turn PRDs into OKRs for one or more teams. Define
product roadmaps by operationalizing strategy. Develop and secure
buy-in for a product vision that identifies, defines, and supports
the overall product narrative and direction, achieving an outcome
that is greater than the sum of its parts. Validate the market size
and opportunity (e.g., user-based, strategic opportunity, revenue).
Drive launches, maintenance, and retirement in collaboration with
other cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
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