Head of Engineering, YouTube Playables, Gaming

Google is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead the YouTube Playables organization, a innovative initiative that allows users to play games directly on YouTube across all devices. This is a senior leadership position that combines technical expertise with strategic vision to scale the Playables platform.

The role requires a seasoned engineering leader with deep experience in both software development and the gaming industry. You'll be responsible for driving technical excellence while managing and growing a team of engineers. The position offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of gaming and one of the world's largest content platforms.

As the Head of Engineering, you'll shape the technical direction of Playables, working closely with YouTube leadership to deepen platform integration and empower game developers. You'll need to balance technical architecture decisions with business objectives, while leading multiple teams across different locations.

The position offers a competitive compensation package including a base salary range of $237,000-$337,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. You'll be working from either Mountain View or San Bruno, CA, putting you at the heart of Google's innovation centers.

This is an exceptional opportunity for someone who is passionate about gaming, technology leadership, and building platforms at scale. You'll be joining YouTube's mission to give everyone a voice and show people the world, while working with cutting-edge technology and creative teams.

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of technical depth, gaming industry knowledge, and proven leadership experience. You'll need to be comfortable managing complex technical dependencies, working with external partners, and representing the organization at the executive level.

If you're excited about leading technical innovation in the gaming space and want to be part of YouTube's next chapter of growth, this role offers the perfect blend of technical leadership, strategic influence, and hands-on platform development.