Head of Engineering, YouTube Playables, Gaming

Google is a global technology company that runs the world's most popular video platform, YouTube.
$237,000 - $337,000
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Gaming

Description For Head of Engineering, YouTube Playables, Gaming

Google is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead the YouTube Playables organization, an innovative platform that allows users to play games directly on YouTube across all devices. This senior leadership position requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in both software development and the gaming industry. The role combines technical expertise with strategic leadership, requiring 8 years of software development experience and a strong background in gaming.

The position offers an attractive compensation package ranging from $237,000 to $337,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Based in either Mountain View or San Bruno, CA, you'll be at the heart of YouTube's innovation hub. The role demands a unique blend of technical prowess and leadership skills, with responsibilities spanning from technical roadmap development to team management and stakeholder engagement.

As the Head of Engineering, you'll be instrumental in scaling Playables by deepening its integration into YouTube and empowering developers to succeed. The position requires someone who can not only lead engineering efforts but also engage effectively with engine partners and game developers. You'll be responsible for managing technical dependencies with YouTube and Google teams while maintaining high performance standards.

The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of game development across popular platforms, strong leadership capabilities demonstrated through managing large engineering teams, and experience with Platform-as-a-Service. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of gaming on one of the world's largest content platforms, working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creative entertainment.

At YouTube, the focus is on fostering an inclusive environment where everyone has a voice, combining advanced technology with creativity to move at the speed of culture. This role presents a unique opportunity to lead a transformative gaming initiative while working with some of the industry's best talent in a company known for innovation and global impact.

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Responsibilities For Head of Engineering, YouTube Playables, Gaming

  • Lead engineering for the YouTube Playables organization
  • Review and contribute to the Playables technical roadmap and long-term investments
  • Assess launches and major decisions
  • Develop and recruit talent to meet Playables' goals
  • Represent Playables in front of YouTube leadership
  • Engage with engine partners and game developers
  • Own production metrics and performance
  • Manage technical dependencies with YouTube and Google teams

Requirements For Head of Engineering, YouTube Playables, Gaming

Python
Java
JavaScript
  • Bachelor's degree, or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript)
  • 3 years of experience in the Gaming industry
  • 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role
  • 2 years of experience in people management
  • Experience with Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) (preferred)
  • 5 years of technical leadership and management of large teams (preferred)
  • Understanding of game development for popular platforms (preferred)

Benefits For Head of Engineering, YouTube Playables, Gaming

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits package

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