Product Manager I, Apps Platform, YouTube

YouTube, a leading platform in video content sharing and community building, is seeking a Product Manager I for their Apps Platform team. This role represents an exciting opportunity to shape the future of YouTube's application ecosystem across multiple platforms.

The position combines technical product management with strategic thinking, requiring someone who can bridge the gap between technical implementation and business objectives. You'll be working at the heart of YouTube's app development, focusing on crucial aspects like performance optimization, UI components, data logging, and client architecture improvements.

As a Product Manager, you'll be responsible for guiding products from conception to launch, working closely with cross-functional teams including engineers, designers, and marketers. The role requires strong analytical skills for defining metrics and analyzing results, as well as excellent communication abilities to share insights across the organization.

The position offers an attractive compensation package ranging from $122,000 to $178,000, plus bonus, equity, and benefits, reflecting YouTube's commitment to attracting top talent. You'll be based in San Bruno, CA, working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity.

Key responsibilities include improving developer experience, defining roadmaps for client data logging and analysis, partnering with various stakeholders to enhance developer journeys, and optimizing UI components across multiple platforms. You'll also be instrumental in identifying opportunities to improve the platform's reliability and performance.

The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in product management or a related technical role, with demonstrated success in taking technical products from conception to launch. Experience with mobile platforms (Android and iOS) is valuable, as is a strong understanding of UI/UX principles and developer needs.

At YouTube, you'll be part of a culture that believes everyone deserves to have a voice and that the world is better when we listen, share, and build community through our stories. The company moves at the speed of culture, exploring new ideas and solving real problems while maintaining a focus on user impact and technical excellence.

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on products that affect millions of users daily, while working with some of the best minds in the technology industry. If you're passionate about product development, user experience, and technical innovation, this position at YouTube could be your next career milestone.