Staff Software Engineering Manager, YouTube

YouTube is a platform where everyone has a voice, working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creativity to help people share stories and connect with one another.
$189,000 - $284,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
8+ years of experience
Consumer

Description For Staff Software Engineering Manager, YouTube

YouTube, a leading platform in video sharing and community building, is seeking a Staff Software Engineering Manager to join their team. This role combines technical leadership with people management, requiring both deep technical expertise and strong leadership skills. The position offers an attractive compensation package of $189,000-$284,000 plus bonus, equity, and benefits.

As a Software Engineering Manager at YouTube, you'll be at the forefront of technology, working where cutting-edge innovation meets creative expression. You'll lead teams across multiple locations, managing large-scale projects and contributing to product strategy. The role involves overseeing strategic technical initiatives while developing and mentoring engineering talent.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of software development experience, with proven expertise in languages like Python, Java, or JavaScript. You'll need 3 years of technical leadership experience and 2 years of people management experience. You'll be responsible for setting team priorities, developing technical roadmaps, and ensuring best practices in code development.

YouTube's mission is to give everyone a voice and show people the world. Working here means being part of a culture that values diversity, creativity, and innovation. You'll collaborate with talented engineers across Google's ecosystem, solving complex problems at scale while maintaining YouTube's position as a global leader in video sharing and community building.

This role offers an opportunity to shape the future of digital video and social connectivity, working with cutting-edge technologies and leading teams that impact billions of users worldwide. You'll be instrumental in driving technical excellence while fostering an inclusive and innovative team culture.

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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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