Product Manager, YouTube Live

YouTube is a global video-sharing platform that believes everyone deserves to have a voice and share their stories.
$122,000 - $178,000
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Consumer

Description For Product Manager, YouTube Live

YouTube is seeking a Product Manager to lead their Live playback and consumption initiatives. This role is crucial as it impacts over 200M daily viewers who watch more than 500K daily streams. The position involves working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creativity, focusing on viewer experiences and ensuring high-quality live content delivery.

As a Product Manager at YouTube Live, 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 technical understanding and business acumen to deliver solutions that improve access to world's information through live streaming.

The ideal candidate will have experience in product management or technical roles, with proven ability to take products from conception to launch. They should be comfortable working with mobile consumer software and able to break down complex problems into actionable steps. Experience with live streaming products is a plus.

Key responsibilities include ensuring high-quality video playback across all devices globally, developing low-latency gifting experiences, and launching new features with quick iteration cycles. You'll work closely with Engineering, Marketing, Legal, and UX teams on cutting-edge technologies.

YouTube offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The company promotes a culture of belonging and is committed to building a diverse workforce. This role provides an opportunity to impact millions of users while working with the latest streaming technologies in a collaborative environment.

If you're passionate about live streaming technology and want to shape the future of how people consume live content, this role offers the perfect blend of technical challenges and creative opportunities. You'll be part of a team that moves at the speed of culture, working to show people the world through innovative live streaming solutions.

Last updated 4 months ago

Responsibilities For Product Manager, YouTube Live

  • Provide a great experience for viewing and playing back live content
  • Work across YouTube to ensure that video plays back clearly, with great quality, and low latency, on any device in the world
  • Partner with our Business Generation team to support beautiful, low latency gifting experiences and reactions
  • Launch new products and features, and test their performance, and iterate quickly
  • Work with Engineering, Marketing, Legal, User Experience (UX), and other teams on cutting edge technologies

Requirements For Product Manager, YouTube Live

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 3 years of experience in product management or a related technical role
  • 1 year of experience taking technical products from conception to launch
  • Experience in mobile consumer software

Benefits For Product Manager, YouTube Live

  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits

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