Product Manager II, YouTube Shorts Recommendations

YouTube is a platform where everyone can share their story, explore interests, and connect 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

YouTube is seeking a Product Manager II to lead the YouTube Shorts Recommendations team. This role is crucial in improving the Shorts feed recommendations to provide users with safe, entertaining, and informative content while inspiring creation. The position requires 5 years of product management experience with a focus on ML and recommender systems.

The role involves working at the intersection of technology and creativity, guiding products from conception to launch. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineers, designers, and marketers to develop and improve the Shorts recommendation system. The position offers competitive compensation ($142,000-$211,000) plus bonus, equity, and benefits.

Key responsibilities include understanding market dynamics, launching and iterating on features, and working closely with various teams. The ideal candidate should have experience with technical product management, recommender systems, and a track record of successful product launches.

YouTube's mission is to give everyone a voice and create a platform where stories can be shared and communities built. This role provides an opportunity to impact millions of users while working with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

The position requires strong technical understanding, leadership skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally. Preferred qualifications include advanced degrees, experience with technical presentations, software development background, and familiarity with creator ecosystems.

Join YouTube in shaping the future of short-form video content and help build a platform that connects creators and viewers worldwide. This role offers the chance to work on innovative products while contributing to YouTube's mission of showing people the world through video.

Last updated 7 days ago

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

Interested in this job?

Jobs Related To YouTube Product Manager II, YouTube Shorts Recommendations

Product Manager II, YouTube Shorts Recommendations

Lead YouTube Shorts Recommendations as Product Manager II, focusing on ML-based content recommendations and user experience enhancement.

Software Engineer III, Machine Learning (Generative AI), YouTube

Machine Learning Software Engineer role at YouTube focusing on Generative AI development and implementation.

Software Engineer III, AI/ML, YouTube

Software Engineer III position at YouTube focusing on AI/ML development, requiring 2 years of experience and offering competitive compensation between $136,000-$200,000.

Software Engineer III, Machine Learning (Recommendations, Rankings, and Predictions)

Machine Learning Engineer role at YouTube focusing on recommendations, rankings, and predictions systems.

Product Manager II, YouTube Podcasts

Product Manager II position at YouTube focusing on podcast creator tools, requiring 5 years experience and expertise in GenAI/LLMs, offering competitive compensation and benefits.