Staff Software Engineering Manager, YouTube

YouTube, a leading video-sharing platform, is seeking a Staff Software Engineering Manager to join their team in San Bruno. This role combines technical leadership with people management, requiring both deep software development expertise and the ability to guide and grow engineering teams. The position offers an attractive compensation package ranging from $189,000 to $284,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of software development experience across various programming languages and 3+ years in technical leadership. You'll be responsible for setting team priorities, developing technical roadmaps, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality systems while managing and mentoring engineering teams. The role involves working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creativity, contributing to YouTube's mission of giving everyone a voice and building community through stories.

As a Staff Software Engineering Manager, you'll work in a complex, matrixed organization, overseeing multiple teams and locations. You'll be instrumental in shaping the technical direction of YouTube's systems, reviewing code, and ensuring best practices are followed. The position offers the opportunity to impact millions of users while working with some of the most sophisticated technology infrastructure in the industry.

YouTube's culture emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and inclusive leadership. The company is committed to building a diverse workforce and creating a culture of belonging. This role offers the unique opportunity to work on large-scale projects that directly influence how people around the world share and consume video content. If you're passionate about technology leadership, people development, and want to be part of shaping the future of digital content sharing, this role provides an excellent platform for your next career step.