Staff Software Engineer, Mobile (Android), 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.
$189,000 - $284,000
Android
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
8+ years of experience
Consumer

Description For Staff Software Engineer, Mobile (Android), YouTube

YouTube, a global platform at the forefront of video sharing and community building, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead their Android development initiatives. This role represents a unique opportunity to impact how billions of users connect and share their stories worldwide.

As a Staff Software Engineer at YouTube, you'll be working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creative expression, helping to shape the future of how people consume and share video content. The position requires a seasoned professional with 8 years of software development experience, including deep expertise in Android development and system architecture.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring you to both guide teams and contribute to complex technical solutions. You'll be responsible for providing technical leadership on high-impact projects, coaching distributed engineering teams, and ensuring alignment across multiple stakeholders. The position involves designing and implementing large-scale software solutions that maintain YouTube's position as the world's leading video platform.

YouTube offers a competitive compensation package, with a base salary ranging from $189,000 to $284,000, plus bonus and equity opportunities. The company provides comprehensive benefits and fosters an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued. You'll be part of a culture that moves at the speed of modern media, working with talented individuals who are passionate about technology and creative expression.

This is an ideal opportunity for a senior engineer looking to make a significant impact on a platform used by billions of people. You'll work on challenging technical problems at massive scale, while helping to maintain and evolve one of the world's most popular Android applications. The role offers the perfect blend of technical challenge, leadership opportunity, and global impact in a company that values innovation and creative expression.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Mobile (Android), 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, Mobile (Android), YouTube

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  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience in software development
  • 5 years of experience with Android application development
  • 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products
  • 3 years of experience with software design and architecture
  • Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field (preferred)
  • 8 years of experience with data structures/algorithms (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience in technical leadership role (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience in cross-functional projects (preferred)

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, Mobile (Android), YouTube

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits package

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