Staff Software Engineer, Engineering Productivity, YouTube

A platform where everyone deserves to have a voice, working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity to share stories and connect people worldwide.
$189,000 - $284,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Staff Software Engineer, Engineering Productivity, YouTube

YouTube, a global platform at the forefront of video sharing and community building, 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 demands a seasoned professional with 8+ years of software development experience who will provide technical leadership on high-impact projects. You'll be working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creativity, focusing on building and improving developer tools that enhance velocity, code quality, and overall code health.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll lead and influence a distributed team of engineers, managing complex projects while facilitating alignment across teams. Your responsibilities will include designing and implementing large-scale software solutions, with a focus on testing, deployment, and maintenance. The role requires both technical expertise and leadership skills, as you'll be coaching team members and driving technical direction.

The compensation package is highly competitive, ranging from $189,000 to $284,000 base salary, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, you'll be part of a dynamic environment where innovation and creativity are encouraged, and where your work will directly impact billions of users worldwide.

This role is perfect for someone who combines deep technical knowledge with strong leadership abilities and has a passion for building tools that empower other developers. You'll be joining a company that values diversity, inclusion, and believes in giving everyone a voice to share their story. If you're excited about solving complex technical challenges while leading teams and shaping the future of developer productivity at YouTube, this role offers the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Last updated 12 days ago

Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Engineering Productivity, 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 Staff Software Engineer, Engineering Productivity, YouTube

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience in software development, and with data structures/algorithms
  • 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products
  • 3 years of experience with software design and architecture
  • 5 years of experience building developer tools that improve developer velocity, code quality and code health

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, Engineering Productivity, YouTube

  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits package

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