Engineering Manager, YouTube Create

YouTube is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead their Create team, focusing on backend services that power the platform's mobile applications. This role combines technical leadership with people management, requiring 8+ years of software development experience and 3+ years in technical leadership. The position offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creative content delivery, managing distributed systems and cloud solutions.

The role involves leading a team of backend engineers, fostering technical excellence and collaboration while ensuring the successful delivery of features that support YouTube's mobile applications. You'll work closely with various teams including ACE (capabilities, media generation, effects) and EMCO teams, integrating services and aligning with broader platform initiatives.

As an Engineering Manager, you'll be responsible for both technical strategy and team development. This includes conducting performance reviews, providing mentorship, and supporting career growth while ensuring compliance with security and privacy best practices. The position requires expertise in distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud computing platforms.

YouTube's mission is to give everyone a voice and show people the world. Working here means being part of a culture that believes in the power of shared stories and community building. The company operates at the intersection of technology and creativity, moving at the speed of culture while solving real-world problems at scale.

This role is perfect for someone who combines strong technical expertise with leadership abilities, has experience with cloud solutions and distributed systems, and is passionate about building products that impact billions of users. The position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while leading and developing a team of talented engineers.