Staff Software Engineer, Mobile (Android), YouTube

A platform where everyone can share their story, explore what they love, and connect with others, working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creativity.
$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 leading platform in video sharing and content creation, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer specialized in Android development. This role represents a unique opportunity to impact how billions of users connect and interact with content worldwide.

The position demands a seasoned professional with 8 years of software development experience and deep expertise in Android application development. As a Staff Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of technical leadership, guiding projects that shape the future of mobile video consumption and creation.

Working at YouTube means being part of a culture that believes in giving everyone a voice and making the world better through shared stories and community building. The role combines cutting-edge technology with creative expression, operating at the speed of culture with the backing of Google's robust infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in Android development, system design, and architecture, along with the ability to lead and influence teams. You'll be responsible for managing complex projects, setting technical direction, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality mobile solutions that scale to YouTube's massive user base.

The compensation package is highly competitive, ranging from $189,000 to $284,000 base salary, plus additional benefits including bonus and equity. This reflects YouTube's commitment to attracting and retaining top talent in the industry.

Key responsibilities include providing technical leadership on high-impact projects, coaching distributed engineering teams, and managing project priorities and deliverables. You'll be instrumental in designing and implementing large-scale software solutions that enhance the YouTube mobile experience.

The role offers the opportunity to work on challenging technical problems at massive scale, collaborate with talented engineers across Google, and directly impact how millions of users create and consume content on mobile devices. If you're passionate about mobile development, technical leadership, and creating technology that connects people worldwide, this role at YouTube could be your next career milestone.

Last updated 7 days ago

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

Java
Kotlin
  • 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 with Android application development

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

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits

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