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
Staff 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 comprehensive benefits. Based in San Bruno, CA, you'll be part of an organization that believes in giving everyone a voice and making the world better through shared stories and community building.

As a Senior Software Engineering Manager, you'll be responsible for leading multiple teams, managing complex projects, and contributing to product strategy. You'll need to balance technical expertise with strong leadership skills, overseeing everything from code reviews to team development. The role requires someone with at least 5 years of software development experience in languages like Python, Java, or JavaScript, combined with 5 years of technical leadership and people management experience.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree (Master's or PhD preferred) and experience working in complex, matrixed organizations. You'll be working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, moving at the speed of culture with the goal of showing people the world. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact at scale, leading teams that work on information retrieval, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, distributed computing, and more.

Join YouTube and be part of a team that explores new ideas, solves real problems, and has fun while doing it. You'll have the chance to shape the future of one of the world's largest video platforms while working with exceptional engineers and contributing to projects that reach billions of users globally.

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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

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Base salary + bonus + equity + benefits
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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