Staff Software Engineering Manager, 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
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Staff Software Engineering Manager, YouTube

YouTube, a leading video-sharing platform, is seeking a Staff Software Engineering Manager to join their team in Mountain View. This role combines technical leadership with people management, requiring someone who can both guide technical strategy and develop engineering talent. The position offers an attractive compensation package of $189,000-$284,000 plus bonus and equity.

As a Staff Software Engineering Manager at YouTube, you'll be working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creative content delivery. You'll be responsible for managing multiple teams, developing technical roadmaps, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions. The role requires someone who can balance technical expertise with strong leadership skills, as you'll be both contributing to technical decisions and managing team development.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of software development experience across various programming languages, with a proven track record of 3+ years in technical leadership. You'll be working in a fast-paced, innovative environment where you'll help shape the future of how people share and consume video content globally.

YouTube's mission is to give everyone a voice and show them the world. As a leader in this organization, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining and advancing YouTube's position as the world's leading video platform. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies, manage complex technical challenges at scale, and lead teams that directly impact how millions of users experience YouTube.

The role offers excellent growth opportunities within Google's ecosystem, competitive compensation, and the chance to work on products that impact billions of users. You'll be part of a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence, while working with some of the best minds in the industry.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineering Manager, YouTube

  • Set and communicate team priorities that support the broader organization's goals
  • Set clear expectations with individuals based on their level and role
  • Develop the mid-term technical vision and roadmap within the scope of your team(s)
  • Design, guide and vet systems designs within the scope of the broader area
  • Review code developed by other engineers and provide feedback to ensure best practices

Requirements For Staff Software Engineering Manager, YouTube

Python
Java
JavaScript
  • Bachelor's degree, or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript)
  • 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role
  • 2 years of experience in people management, supervision/team leadership role
  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization (preferred)

Benefits For Staff Software Engineering Manager, YouTube

  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits package

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