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 hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities, including managing project priorities and facilitating cross-team collaboration.

The compensation package is highly competitive, with a base salary range of $197,000-$291,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. You'll have the opportunity to work from either Mountain View or San Bruno, CA, putting you at the heart of Silicon Valley's tech ecosystem.

YouTube's culture emphasizes giving everyone a voice and building community through stories. You'll be working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creativity, helping to solve real problems while moving at the speed of culture. The role offers the chance to work on technology at massive scale, with opportunities to influence how billions of users connect and share content.

The ideal candidate will bring fresh ideas to areas including distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking, and data storage. You'll need to be versatile, display strong leadership qualities, and be enthusiastic about taking on new challenges as the platform continues to evolve and grow.