Staff Software Engineer, Engineering Productivity, YouTube

YouTube, a leading video-sharing platform, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Engineering Productivity team. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape the future of how developers work at one of the world's most influential tech platforms.

The position requires a seasoned professional with 8 years of software development experience, including significant expertise in building developer tools and improving engineering efficiency. You'll be working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creativity, helping to maintain and enhance YouTube's massive technical infrastructure.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership on high-impact projects, coaching and influencing a distributed team of engineers. Your responsibilities will include managing project priorities, facilitating cross-team alignment, and designing large-scale software solutions. The role requires both technical excellence and leadership skills, as you'll be instrumental in improving developer velocity, code quality, and overall engineering effectiveness.

The position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $189,000 to $284,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Based in Mountain View, CA, you'll be working with a team dedicated to YouTube's mission of giving everyone a voice and building community through shared stories.

This role is perfect for someone who combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership abilities, enjoys solving complex problems at scale, and wants to make a significant impact on how YouTube's engineering teams operate. You'll be at the forefront of developing and implementing tools and processes that will shape the future of software development at YouTube.

The ideal candidate will have experience with software design and architecture, a track record of successful project delivery, and the ability to work effectively across different teams and functions. If you're passionate about developer productivity, have a knack for technical leadership, and want to be part of a company that moves at the speed of culture, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make your mark.