Staff Software Engineer, YouTube

A platform where everyone deserves to have a voice, working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity to help people share stories and connect with one another.
$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

At YouTube, we're dedicated to giving everyone a platform to share their voice and connect through stories. As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of developing next-generation technologies that impact billions of users. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise across the full software stack. You'll lead high-impact projects, coach engineers, and work on complex challenges at massive scale.

The position demands a blend of technical excellence and leadership skills, with opportunities to influence product direction and team growth. You'll be working in a dynamic environment where innovation is constant, and the impact of your work reaches a global audience. The role offers competitive compensation, including a robust base salary, bonus potential, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

YouTube's culture emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and technical innovation. You'll be part of a team that values diverse perspectives and works at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creative expression. The role requires strong architectural skills, experience with large-scale systems, and the ability to mentor and guide other engineers while maintaining hands-on involvement in development.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact on how billions of users interact with content and connect with each other. You'll be working with cutting-edge technology, solving complex technical challenges, and helping shape the future of digital content sharing and community building.

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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

Java
Python
Kubernetes
  • 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 a technical leadership role (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience working in complex, matrixed organizations (preferred)

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, YouTube

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k benefits
  • Equity compensation
  • Bonus potential

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