Head of Engineering, YouTube Playables, Gaming

At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share, and build community through our stories. We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another in the process. Working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world. We explore new ideas, solve real problems, and have fun — and we do it all together.

As the Head of Engineering for YouTube Playables, you will:

• Lead engineering for the YouTube Playables organization.
• Review and contribute to the Playables technical roadmap and long-term investments, as well as assess launches and major decisions.
• Develop and recruit talent to meet Playables' goals, and represent Playables in front of YouTube leadership.
• Engage with engine partners and game developers.
• Own production metrics and performance, manage technical dependencies with YouTube and Google teams.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience, 8 years of software development experience, 3 years of experience in the Gaming industry, and 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role with 2 years of people management experience. Preferred qualifications include experience with Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), 5 years of technical leadership and management of large teams, and understanding of game development for popular platforms.

Google offers a competitive salary range, bonus, equity, and benefits. They are committed to diversity, equality, and creating a culture of belonging for all employees.