Product Manager II, YouTube Shorts Recommendations

YouTube is a platform where everyone can share their story, explore what they love, and connect with others through video content.
$142,000 - $211,000
Machine Learning
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · Consumer

Description For Product Manager II, YouTube Shorts Recommendations

At Google's YouTube division, we're seeking a Product Manager II to lead our YouTube Shorts Recommendations initiatives. This role is crucial in improving the Shorts feed recommendations system, ensuring users receive safe, entertaining, and informative video content while inspiring content creation. The position requires expertise in product management, technical product development, and machine learning systems.

The role combines technical expertise with business acumen, working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creative content delivery. You'll be part of a team that believes in giving everyone a voice and building community through storytelling. The position involves cross-functional collaboration with engineers, designers, and various stakeholders to guide products from conception to launch.

As a Product Manager II, you'll be responsible for analyzing user requirements, launching new features, and iterating based on performance metrics. The role requires strong technical understanding, particularly in recommender systems and machine learning, combined with business strategy skills to improve the YouTube Shorts ecosystem.

The position offers competitive compensation including a base salary range of $142,000-$211,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. You'll be working in either San Bruno or Mountain View, CA, contributing to a platform that impacts millions of users daily. This is an opportunity to shape the future of short-form video content and recommendation systems at one of the world's leading technology companies.

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Responsibilities For Product Manager II, YouTube Shorts Recommendations

  • Understand markets, competition, and user requirements
  • Launch new products and features, test their performance, and iterate
  • Work with engineering, marketing, legal, UX, and other teams on technologies
  • Develop solutions to problems by collaborating as needed across regions, product areas, and functions

Requirements For Product Manager II, YouTube Shorts Recommendations

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 5 years of experience in consumer product management or related technical role
  • 2 years of experience taking technical products from conception to launch
  • 2 years of experience working with recommender systems, or Machine Learning (ML) based products

Benefits For Product Manager II, YouTube Shorts Recommendations

  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits package

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