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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

Job Description

Google is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their YouTube team, where they believe in giving everyone a voice and making the world better through shared stories and community building. This role combines cutting-edge technology with creativity to shape how billions of users connect and interact with content. The position requires expertise in C++ development, system design, and software architecture. You'll be working on critical projects for YouTube's needs, managing priorities, and developing solutions that scale to massive user bases. The role offers opportunities for technical leadership, code review, and architectural decision-making. Working at YouTube means being at the intersection of technology and creative expression, moving at the speed of culture while solving real technical challenges. The compensation package includes a competitive base salary, bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The team values diversity and aims to build technology that's accessible to all users. This is an opportunity to impact how billions of people consume and share video content while working with cutting-edge technology at one of the world's most influential platforms.

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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 to decide amongst available technologies
  • Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices
  • 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++
  • 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products
  • 1 year of experience with software design and architecture
  • 5 years of experience with data structures/algorithms (preferred)
  • Experience developing accessible technologies (preferred)
  • 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role (preferred)

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer, YouTube

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Equity
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Parental Leave

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