Senior Software Engineer, YouTube

YouTube, a leading video-sharing platform, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creative expression, where you'll help shape how billions of users connect and share their stories worldwide.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be instrumental in developing next-generation technologies that impact YouTube's massive scale operations. The position requires strong expertise in C++ programming and system design, where you'll work on critical projects that maintain and enhance YouTube's robust infrastructure.

The role offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $161,000 to $239,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Based in either San Bruno or Mountain View, CA, you'll be part of Google's larger ecosystem while focusing on YouTube-specific challenges.

Your responsibilities will span across writing and testing code, leading design reviews, mentoring other developers through code reviews, contributing to documentation, and resolving complex system issues. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of software development experience, strong algorithmic skills, and a proven track record in launching and maintaining software products.

This position offers unique opportunities to impact how billions of users interact with video content, work with cutting-edge technology at massive scale, and be part of a culture that values creativity and technical innovation. You'll collaborate with talented engineers while solving complex technical challenges that help YouTube maintain its position as the world's leading video platform.

Working at YouTube means being part of a mission to give everyone a voice and show them the world. The team moves at the speed of culture, combining technical excellence with creative innovation to build features and systems that help creators and viewers connect through compelling content and community building.