Senior Software Engineer, YouTube

YouTube is a platform where everyone has a voice, working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creativity to help people share stories and connect with others.
$166,000 - $244,000
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 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 at YouTube, you'll be responsible for developing next-generation technologies that impact billions of users. The position requires strong expertise in C++ programming and system design, with opportunities to work on critical projects that maintain and enhance YouTube's massive-scale infrastructure.

The role offers competitive compensation ($166,000-$244,000) plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. You'll be working from either San Bruno or Mountain View, CA, where you'll collaborate with talented engineers and creative minds to solve complex technical challenges.

Key responsibilities include writing and testing code, leading design reviews, providing code review feedback, contributing to documentation, and resolving system issues. You'll need 5 years of software development experience, strong knowledge of data structures/algorithms, and proven experience with software design and architecture.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer who wants to make a significant impact on a platform that influences how people worldwide connect, explore, and share their stories. You'll be part of a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence while working on products that handle information at massive scale.

Last updated 12 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

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