Staff Software Engineer, YouTube

YouTube is 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
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Consumer

Description For Staff Software Engineer, YouTube

YouTube, a leading platform in video sharing and content creation, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their team. This role represents an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creative expression, where you'll have the chance to impact billions of users worldwide.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of developing next-generation technologies that revolutionize how users connect, explore, and interact with content and each other. The position requires a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills, as you'll be responsible for providing technical direction on high-impact projects and mentoring a distributed team of engineers.

The role offers an attractive compensation package ranging from $189,000 to $284,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. You'll be working in San Bruno, CA, where you'll collaborate with talented teams across various disciplines to solve complex technical challenges at massive scale.

Key responsibilities include leading technical initiatives, managing project priorities, and designing large-scale software solutions. You'll need to bring 8 years of software development experience, with particular emphasis on testing, launching products, and software architecture. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data structures/algorithms and experience leading project teams in a complex, matrixed organization.

At YouTube, the culture is built around the belief that everyone deserves to have a voice and that the world is better when we share our stories and build community. You'll be part of a dynamic environment that moves at the speed of culture, working to show people the world through technology and creativity.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned engineer who wants to make a significant impact on a platform used by billions of people. You'll have the chance to work on challenging technical problems while helping shape the future of digital content and community building. The role offers both technical challenges and leadership opportunities, making it ideal for someone looking to grow their career at the intersection of technology and creative expression.

Last updated 11 days ago

Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, 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, YouTube

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience in software 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 in complex, matrixed organizations (preferred)

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, YouTube

  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits package

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