Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, YouTube

A platform where everyone deserves to have a voice, working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity to help people share stories and connect.
$197,000 - $291,000
Distributed Systems
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Consumer

Description For Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, YouTube

YouTube, a leading video-sharing platform, 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 impactful technology companies, where you'll be responsible for developing next-generation technologies that influence billions of users' interactions and experiences.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of large-scale system design and infrastructure development. The position requires technical leadership skills to guide high-impact projects and coach distributed teams of engineers. You'll work in an environment that values innovation and creativity, where you can make significant contributions to YouTube's infrastructure that handles massive scale operations.

The role offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $197,000 to $291,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. You'll be working from either Mountain View or San Bruno, CA, where you'll collaborate with talented engineers and tackle complex technical challenges.

Your responsibilities will include providing technical leadership, managing project priorities, and designing large-scale software solutions. You'll need to bring extensive experience in software development, particularly in building and developing large-scale infrastructure and distributed systems.

At YouTube, the culture emphasizes the belief that everyone deserves a voice and that the world is better when we listen, share, and build community through our stories. You'll be part of a team that moves at the speed of culture, working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned engineer who wants to make a significant impact on a platform used by billions of people worldwide. You'll have the chance to work on challenging technical problems while leading and mentoring other engineers, helping shape the future of digital video and content sharing technology.

Last updated 22 days ago

Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, 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, Infrastructure, YouTube

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience in software development
  • 5 years of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks
  • 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products
  • 3 years of experience with software design and architecture

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, YouTube

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Base salary + bonus + equity + benefits

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