Senior Software Engineer, YouTube

Google is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the YouTube team, offering a competitive base salary range of $166,000-$244,000 plus bonus, equity, and benefits. This role requires 5 years of C++ development experience and focuses on building next-generation technologies that impact billions of users.

The position involves working at YouTube, where the mission is to give everyone a voice and build community through shared stories. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software solutions that power YouTube's platform. The role requires expertise in C++ programming, data structures, and algorithms, with opportunities to work on critical projects that shape how users connect and interact with content.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills in software development, system design, and architecture. You'll participate in design reviews, provide code review feedback, contribute to documentation, and help resolve complex technical issues. Leadership experience is valued, as is expertise in developing accessible technologies.

Working at YouTube means being at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creativity, moving at the speed of culture while solving real problems that impact millions of users. The role offers the opportunity to work in either San Bruno or Mountain View, CA, with access to Google's comprehensive benefits package.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact at one of the world's largest video platforms while working with cutting-edge technology and collaborating with talented teams. The role combines technical challenges with the opportunity to shape how billions of people consume and share video content.