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Senior Engineering Manager, YouTube Developer Infrastructure

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Job Description

YouTube, a Google company, is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead their Developer Infrastructure organization in India. This is a crucial leadership role that combines technical expertise with people management, overseeing a diverse team of Software Engineers, TPgMs, Test Engineers, and Technical Writers.

The position requires an experienced leader who will be responsible for defining and implementing the site strategy for YouTube's Developer Infrastructure in India. The role involves scaling the team to up to 50 FTEs, including hiring engineering managers and establishing project directives. The successful candidate will collaborate with international teams in the US and Zurich, contributing to YouTube's mission of "AI first development."

This role is perfect for someone who combines strong technical background (with 8+ years of software development experience) with proven leadership capabilities (5+ years in technical leadership and people management). The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in a complex, matrixed organization and have experience with various programming languages including Python, C, C++, Java, and JavaScript.

The position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creativity, making a significant impact on how people share and consume content globally. You'll be part of YouTube's mission to give everyone a voice and build communities through storytelling. The role demands someone who can balance technical excellence with strong people management skills, capable of mentoring team leads and managers while ensuring successful project delivery.

Working at YouTube means being part of a culture that values innovation, creativity, and inclusive growth. The role offers the chance to shape the future of digital content delivery infrastructure while working with some of the best minds in technology. If you're passionate about leading technical teams, driving innovation, and making a global impact, this role at YouTube's Developer Infrastructure organization could be your next career milestone.

Last updated 6 months ago

Responsibilities For Senior Engineering Manager, YouTube Developer Infrastructure

  • Define site strategy for YouTube Developer Infrastructure organization in India
  • Manage and lead a cross functional team, consisting of Software Engineers, TPgMs, Test Engineers and Technical Writers
  • Hire and expand the existing team, growing it up to 50 Full Time Employees (FTEs), including hiring engineering managers and defining project charters with the leads
  • Work closely with partner teams in the US and Zurich, and ensuring successful delivery for projects
  • Partner with various YouTube teams in our mission of 'AI first development for YouTube'
  • Coach and mentor the team, especially focusing on the leads and managers on the site

Requirements For Senior Engineering Manager, YouTube Developer Infrastructure

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)
  • 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role
  • 5 years of experience in a people management, supervision/team leadership role
  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field (preferred)
  • 5 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization (preferred)