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Senior Software Engineer, YouTube

A global technology company that develops internet-related services and products, including YouTube, the world's leading video sharing platform.
$166,000 - $244,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Consumer

Description For Senior Software Engineer, YouTube

Join YouTube, a division of Google, as a Senior Software Engineer where you'll be at the forefront of developing technologies that impact billions of users worldwide. This role combines cutting-edge technology with creative innovation to shape how people share and consume video content globally. You'll work on critical projects utilizing C++ and advanced data structures/algorithms to build scalable solutions.

As a senior engineer, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software that powers YouTube's massive platform. The role requires both technical expertise and leadership qualities, as you'll be participating in design reviews, mentoring other developers, and making key architectural decisions. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical challenges while ensuring high performance and reliability.

The position offers competitive compensation including a base salary range of $166,000-$244,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Located in either San Bruno or Mountain View, CA, you'll be working at the heart of Silicon Valley with some of the industry's best talent. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on a platform that serves billions of users while working with cutting-edge technology and contributing to YouTube's mission of giving everyone a voice.

The ideal candidate will bring strong software development experience, particularly in C++ and system design, combined with a passion for solving complex technical challenges at scale. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence, working on products that shape how the world connects through video content.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer, YouTube

  • Write and test product or system development code
  • Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders
  • Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback
  • Contribute to existing documentation or educational content
  • Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve issues

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer, YouTube

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 5 years of experience with software development in C++, and with data structures/algorithms
  • 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products
  • 1 year of experience with software design and architecture

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer, YouTube

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Medical Insurance
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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