Senior Staff 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.
$237,000 - $337,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Consumer
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Description For Senior Staff Software Engineer, YouTube

Google's YouTube division is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to join their team. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in software development, system design, and team leadership. The position offers an opportunity to work on technologies that impact billions of users worldwide, focusing on innovative solutions across various technical domains.

At YouTube, the mission is to give everyone a voice and create a platform where stories can be shared freely. The role demands a versatile engineer who can lead high-impact projects, mentor team members, and drive technical excellence. You'll be working in an environment that values creativity and technical innovation, with the backing of Google's resources and scale.

The position requires 8 years of software development experience, with deep knowledge of data structures and algorithms. You'll need 5 years of experience in design and architecture, plus a proven track record of testing and launching software products. The ideal candidate will have advanced education in Computer Science or related fields and experience leading technical teams in a complex organizational structure.

Working at YouTube means being part of a culture that moves at the speed of modern media, combining cutting-edge technology with creative expression. You'll have the opportunity to influence product direction, mentor other engineers, and work on solutions that impact users globally. The compensation package is competitive, including a substantial base salary range of $237,000-$337,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

This role is perfect for someone who wants to make a significant impact on how billions of people consume and share content, while working with some of the most advanced technology infrastructure in the world. You'll be part of a team that values diversity, creativity, and technical excellence, with the opportunity to shape the future of digital media and entertainment.

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Responsibilities For Senior Staff Software Engineer, YouTube

  • Provide technical leadership on high-impact projects
  • Influence and coach a distributed team of engineers
  • Facilitate alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines
  • Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables
  • Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance large scale software solutions

Requirements For Senior Staff Software Engineer, YouTube

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience in software development, and with data structures/algorithms
  • 5 years of experience with design and architecture; and testing/launching software products
  • Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field (preferred)
  • 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience working in complex, matrixed organization (preferred)

Benefits For Senior Staff Software Engineer, YouTube

  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits

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