Senior Software Engineer, 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
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5+ years of experience
Consumer

Description For Senior Software Engineer, YouTube

YouTube, a leading video-sharing platform, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their team in San Bruno, CA. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creative content delivery, with a base salary range of $161,000-$239,000 plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

As a Senior Software Engineer at YouTube, you'll be part of a team that believes in giving everyone a voice and making the world better through shared stories and community building. You'll work on critical projects that impact billions of users, developing next-generation technologies that revolutionize how people connect, explore, and interact with information and each other.

The role requires strong expertise in C++ programming, data structures, and algorithms, with at least 5 years of software development experience. You'll be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software solutions while managing project priorities and deadlines. Leadership opportunities include conducting design reviews, providing code feedback, and contributing to documentation and educational content.

YouTube's dynamic environment offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies across various domains, including distributed computing, large-scale system design, artificial intelligence, and user interface design. The company's fast-paced nature means you'll have opportunities to switch teams and projects as both you and the business evolve.

The ideal candidate will bring fresh ideas to complex technical challenges while displaying versatility and leadership qualities. You'll be part of a collaborative culture that moves at the speed of culture itself, working towards the shared goal of showing people the world. The position offers not just technical challenges but also the opportunity to impact how billions of users consume and share content globally.

Working at YouTube means joining a company that values diversity, equality, and inclusion, with a strong commitment to building a representative workforce and creating a culture of belonging. The role comes with competitive compensation, including bonus and equity opportunities, making it an attractive position for experienced engineers looking to make a significant impact in the digital content space.

Last updated 11 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer, 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, YouTube

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 5 years of experience with software development in C++, and with data structures/algorithms
  • 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products
  • 1 year of experience with software design and architecture

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer, YouTube

  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits package (details not specified in text)

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