Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, YouTube

YouTube, a leading platform in video sharing and content creation, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Infrastructure team. This role represents an opportunity to work at one of the world's most influential tech companies, where your work will impact billions of users worldwide.

The position requires a seasoned professional with 8 years of software development experience and deep expertise in large-scale infrastructure and distributed systems. You'll be working on critical infrastructure that powers YouTube's massive video sharing platform, requiring both technical excellence and leadership capabilities.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll lead high-impact projects, mentor other engineers, and play a crucial role in shaping the technical direction of YouTube's infrastructure. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring you to balance architectural decisions with practical implementation.

The compensation package is highly competitive, ranging from $197,000 to $291,000 base salary, plus additional benefits including bonus and equity. YouTube offers the opportunity to work from either Mountain View or San Bruno, CA, placing you at the heart of Silicon Valley's tech ecosystem.

The company culture emphasizes giving everyone a voice and building community through stories. You'll be working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creativity, moving at the speed of culture while solving complex technical challenges that affect millions of users.

This role is perfect for someone who wants to make a significant impact on how people share and consume video content globally, while working with some of the most advanced infrastructure systems in the industry. You'll be part of a team that values technical excellence, innovation, and the ability to solve complex problems at massive scale.