Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure, YouTube

YouTube is a platform where everyone can share their story, explore what they love, and connect with others, working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creativity.
$161,000 - $239,000
Distributed Systems
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure, YouTube

YouTube, a leading platform in content sharing and community building, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Infrastructure team. This role is crucial in developing and maintaining the systems that power one of the world's largest video sharing platforms.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creative content delivery, where you'll be responsible for developing large-scale infrastructure and distributed systems. As a senior engineer, you'll be involved in writing and testing code, leading design reviews, and making critical technical decisions that impact millions of users worldwide.

The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in C++ programming and extensive experience with distributed systems and large-scale infrastructure. With a minimum of 5 years of software development experience, you'll be expected to contribute to both technical implementation and architectural decisions. The role requires a deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design principles.

Working at YouTube means being part of a culture that believes in giving everyone a voice and making the world better through shared stories and community building. The team moves at the speed of culture, combining technical excellence with creative innovation. You'll be working alongside talented engineers who are passionate about solving complex problems at scale.

The position offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary range of $161,000-$239,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Located in either Mountain View or San Bruno, CA, you'll be at the heart of Silicon Valley's tech ecosystem.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer who wants to make a significant impact on a platform that billions of users rely on daily. You'll be challenged with complex technical problems, have opportunities to mentor others, and contribute to the evolution of one of the world's most influential technology platforms.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure, YouTube

  • Write and test product or system development code
  • Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies
  • Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices
  • Contribute to existing documentation or educational content and adapt content based on product/program updates and user feedback
  • Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing the sources of issues and the impact on hardware, network, or service operations and quality

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure, YouTube

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, and with data structures/algorithms
  • 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products
  • 1 year of experience with software design and architecture
  • 3 years of experience developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks
  • Programming experience in C++

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