Staff Software Engineering Manager, YouTube

YouTube, a leader in video sharing and community building, is seeking a Staff Software Engineering Manager to join their dynamic team. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape the future of how people share and consume video content globally.

As a Staff Software Engineering Manager at YouTube, you'll be at the forefront of managing and leading engineering teams across multiple locations, specifically in San Bruno and Mountain View, CA. The position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $197,000 to $291,000, plus additional benefits, bonus, and equity.

The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of software development experience across various programming languages, including Python, Java, and JavaScript, combined with 3 years of technical leadership and 2 years of people management experience. You'll be responsible for developing technical vision, managing multiple teams, and ensuring the successful deployment of large-scale projects that impact millions of users worldwide.

In this role, you'll work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creative expression, helping to maintain and evolve YouTube's complex technical infrastructure while fostering an environment of innovation and growth. You'll be responsible for setting team priorities, managing performance, providing technical guidance, and contributing to product strategy.

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 the platform's technical excellence while supporting a culture where creativity and technical innovation thrive together. You'll work with teams across the organization to solve complex technical challenges, optimize performance, and drive innovation in video sharing and community building technology.

The position offers the opportunity to work on systems at massive scale, influence product direction, and lead teams in creating features that impact billions of users. You'll be part of an organization that values diversity, inclusion, and the belief that different perspectives lead to better ideas and stronger products.

If you're passionate about leading technical teams, solving complex problems at scale, and want to be part of shaping how the world shares and consumes video content, this role offers the perfect blend of technical leadership and people management opportunities.