Staff Software Engineer, YouTube Developer Experience

YouTube, a leading video-sharing platform, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Developer Experience team. This role is crucial in developing and maintaining tools and infrastructure that enhance developer productivity and code quality. The position offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creativity, where you'll be part of a team that enables billions of users to connect, explore, and share their stories.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in software development, particularly in C++ and distributed systems. You'll be responsible for building and maintaining developer tools, creating automated solutions, and ensuring the testability of features and APIs. This role requires a strong background in system integration, load balancing, and web protocols.

Working at YouTube means being part of a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and impact. You'll have the chance to solve complex technical challenges at scale while contributing to a platform that influences how people around the world share and consume content. The role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with talented engineers across various teams.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll play a key role in improving developer velocity and code quality through the development of sophisticated tools and infrastructure. You'll be working in a C++ based micro-service environment, designing and implementing solutions that impact YouTube's entire engineering ecosystem. This position combines technical leadership with hands-on development, making it ideal for someone who wants to make a significant impact on developer productivity and platform reliability.