Staff Software Engineering Manager, YouTube

YouTube, a leader in video sharing and streaming technology, is seeking a Staff Software Engineering Manager to join their team in the San Francisco Bay Area. This role combines technical leadership with people management, requiring both deep software development expertise and strong leadership capabilities.

The position offers an attractive compensation package ranging from $189,000 to $284,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. As a Staff Software Engineering Manager, you'll be responsible for leading multiple teams, developing technical vision, and ensuring the successful delivery of strategic projects.

The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of software development experience across various programming languages, including Python, Java, and JavaScript, along with 3 years of technical leadership experience. You'll need proven experience in people management and the ability to thrive in a complex, matrixed organization.

In this role, you'll be at the forefront of YouTube's mission to give everyone a voice and build community through shared stories. You'll work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creativity, managing teams across multiple locations and overseeing large-scale project deployments internationally.

Key responsibilities include setting team priorities, developing technical roadmaps, providing technical guidance on system designs, and ensuring code quality through review and feedback. You'll also focus on team development, providing regular feedback and coaching to help your team members grow and succeed.

YouTube offers an environment where innovation meets scale, allowing you to work on problems that impact billions of users worldwide. The company's culture emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and the belief that technology can make a positive difference in how people connect and share their stories globally.

This role presents an exceptional opportunity for a technical leader who wants to shape the future of video sharing technology while developing and leading high-performing engineering teams. You'll be part of a company that values diversity, inclusion, and the power of technology to bring people together through shared experiences.