Senior Software Engineering Manager, YouTube

YouTube is a platform where everyone has a voice, working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creativity to share stories and build community.
$237,000 - $337,000
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Consumer

Description For Senior Software Engineering Manager, YouTube

YouTube, a leading platform in video sharing and community building, is seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager to join their team. This role combines technical leadership with people management, requiring someone who can drive both technical excellence and team development.

The position offers an attractive compensation package of $237,000-$337,000 plus bonus, equity, and benefits, reflecting the role's significance in YouTube's engineering organization. As a Senior Software Engineering Manager, you'll be working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creativity, helping to shape the future of how people share and consume video content.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of software development experience in languages like Python, Java, or JavaScript, combined with significant technical leadership and people management experience. You'll be responsible for setting team priorities, developing technical roadmaps, and ensuring best practices in code development while managing and mentoring a team of engineers.

At YouTube, you'll be part of a culture that believes in giving everyone a voice and making the world better through shared stories and community building. The role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale projects that impact millions of users globally, while collaborating with talented engineers across multiple teams and locations.

This position is perfect for someone who combines strong technical expertise with excellent leadership skills and wants to make a significant impact on how people connect and share content globally. You'll be working in a fast-paced, innovative environment where you can influence both technical direction and team development while contributing to YouTube's mission of showing people the world.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineering Manager, YouTube

  • Set and communicate team priorities that support the broader organization's goals
  • Set clear expectations with individuals based on their level and role
  • Develop the long-term technical vision and roadmap
  • Oversee systems designs within the scope of the broader area
  • Review code developed by other engineers and provide feedback to ensure best practices

Requirements For Senior Software Engineering Manager, YouTube

Python
Java
JavaScript
  • Bachelor's degree, or equivalent practical experience
  • 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, Javascript)
  • 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role
  • 5 years of experience in people management, supervision/team leadership role
  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field (preferred)
  • 5 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization (preferred)

Benefits For Senior Software Engineering Manager, YouTube

Equity
Medical Insurance
  • Equity
  • Medical Insurance
  • Bonus

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