Software Engineer III, YouTube

A video-sharing platform owned by Google that allows billions of users to connect, explore, and interact with content.
$141,000 - $202,000
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
2+ years of experience
Consumer

Description For Software Engineer III, YouTube

YouTube, a subsidiary of Google, is seeking a Software Engineer III to join their team in developing next-generation technologies that impact billions of users worldwide. This role combines technical expertise with leadership opportunities, focusing on large-scale system design and development.

The position requires strong proficiency in C++ programming and extensive knowledge of data structures and algorithms. As a Software Engineer III, you'll be responsible for writing product code, leading design reviews, and ensuring best practices through code reviews. The role involves working on critical projects with opportunities to switch teams as the business evolves.

The company offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $141,000 to $202,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Located in either Mountain View or San Bruno, CA, you'll be part of Google's engineering-driven culture where innovation and technical excellence are paramount.

This is an excellent opportunity for mid-level engineers looking to make a significant impact on a platform used by billions. You'll work on challenging problems in distributed computing, large-scale system design, and performance optimization. The role offers growth potential and the chance to collaborate with some of the industry's best engineers.

Working at YouTube/Google means being part of a company that values diversity, inclusion, and technical innovation. You'll have access to cutting-edge resources and the opportunity to work on products that shape how billions of users interact with video content online. The role combines technical challenges with the satisfaction of working on products that have global reach and impact.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineer III, YouTube

  • Write 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 Software Engineer III, YouTube

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 2 years of experience with software development in C++, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree in an industry setting
  • 2 years of experience with data structures or algorithms in either an academic or industry setting

Benefits For Software Engineer III, YouTube

  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits

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