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
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Consumer

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

YouTube, a leading video-sharing platform, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer specialized in Android development to join their mobile team. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring an experienced professional who can both guide teams and architect solutions.

The position offers an opportunity to impact billions of users' experiences through YouTube's mobile platform. As a Staff Engineer, you'll lead high-impact projects, mentor team members, and drive technical decisions that shape the future of video consumption on Android devices. The role demands expertise in Android development, system design, and technical leadership.

Working at YouTube means being at the forefront of video technology and content creation. The company believes in giving everyone a voice and creating a platform where stories can be shared globally. The collaborative environment encourages innovation and creative problem-solving, with teams working across various technical domains.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $189,000 to $284,000 base salary, plus additional benefits including bonus and equity. YouTube's parent company, Google, is known for its comprehensive benefits package and commitment to workplace diversity and inclusion.

The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of software development experience, with deep expertise in Android development and a proven track record of technical leadership. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing large-scale software solutions while managing project priorities and deliverables. This role offers the unique opportunity to work on products that impact billions of users while collaborating with some of the industry's best engineers.

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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

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
Equity
  • Base salary
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits package

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