Staff Software Engineer, Mobile (Android), YouTube

A platform where everyone has a voice to share stories, explore interests, and build community through video content.
$197,000 - $291,000
Android
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Consumer

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

YouTube, a global platform that believes in giving everyone a voice, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead their Android development initiatives. This role sits at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creative expression, where you'll work on technologies that impact billions of users worldwide.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for spearheading high-impact projects and providing technical leadership to a distributed team of engineers. The position requires a blend of deep technical expertise in Android development and strong leadership capabilities to influence and coach team members while managing complex project deliverables.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to work at scale, handling information and technologies that extend well beyond traditional mobile development. You'll be part of a dynamic environment that values innovation and creative problem-solving, working alongside talented engineers who are passionate about pushing technological boundaries.

YouTube's mission of connecting people through stories and shared interests makes this role particularly impactful. You'll be contributing to a platform that moves at the speed of culture, working on products that directly influence how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with content and each other.

The compensation package is highly competitive, with a base salary range of $197,000-$291,000, plus additional benefits including bonus potential, equity grants, and comprehensive benefits. This reflects YouTube's commitment to attracting and retaining top talent in the technology sector.

The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of software development experience, with specific expertise in Android application development, testing, and launching software products. You should have a proven track record in technical leadership and experience working with cross-functional teams.

This is an opportunity to join a company that's at the forefront of technology and cultural influence, where your work will have a direct impact on how people around the world share and consume content. If you're passionate about mobile development, technical leadership, and working on products that shape how billions of people connect and interact, this role at YouTube offers an exciting next step in your career.

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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

  • 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 working with cross-functional projects (preferred)

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

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

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