Product Manager II, YouTube Search and Discovery

YouTube is a platform where everyone has a voice, allowing users to share stories, explore interests, and build community through video content.
$156,000 - $229,000
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Consumer

Description For Product Manager II, YouTube Search and Discovery

YouTube, a leading video-sharing platform, is seeking a Product Manager II for their Search and Discovery team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape how millions of users discover and engage with content on one of the world's largest platforms. The position combines technical product management with user-centric innovation, requiring a blend of analytical thinking and creative problem-solving.

The role involves working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creative content delivery, focusing on improving how users find and interact with videos. You'll be part of a dynamic environment where your decisions directly impact how people worldwide consume and share content. The position offers a competitive base salary range of $156,000-$229,000, plus additional benefits including bonus and equity.

As a Product Manager II, you'll lead cross-functional teams, guide product development from conception to launch, and work closely with engineering, UX, and business teams. The role requires strong technical understanding, business acumen, and the ability to translate complex user needs into actionable product solutions. You'll be responsible for analyzing market trends, driving product strategy, and ensuring YouTube's search and discovery features remain innovative and user-friendly.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced product manager who wants to make a significant impact on how people discover and engage with content globally. You'll be working in San Bruno, CA, collaborating with talented teams while contributing to YouTube's mission of giving everyone a voice and showing them the world. The role offers growth potential and the chance to work on products that affect millions of users daily.

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Responsibilities For Product Manager II, YouTube Search and Discovery

  • Understand markets, competition, and user requirements
  • Launch new products and features, test their performance, and iterate
  • Work collaboratively with engineering, marketing, legal, UX, and other teams on technologies
  • Develop solutions to problems by collaborating across regions, product areas, and functions
  • Determine how the team can engage returning contributors and help them find videos that would benefit from their engagement

Requirements For Product Manager II, YouTube Search and Discovery

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 5 years of experience in product management or related technical role
  • 5 years of experience in consumer product management
  • 2 years of experience taking technical products from conception to launch
  • Experience developing user facing software products
  • Master's degree or PhD in a technology or business related field (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience in a business function or role (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience in technical presentations to senior leadership (preferred)
  • 2 years of experience working cross-functionally (preferred)
  • Experience in technology and public policy (preferred)

Benefits For Product Manager II, YouTube Search and Discovery

  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits package available but not specifically detailed

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