Staff Software Engineer, YouTube

Technology company that develops internet-related services and products, including YouTube, the world's leading video platform.
$197,000 - $291,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Staff Software Engineer, YouTube

YouTube, a Google company, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their team in developing next-generation technologies that impact billions of users. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on software development, requiring expertise in large-scale system design, distributed computing, and various aspects of software engineering.

The position offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creative content delivery, where you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions that power one of the world's largest video platforms. As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll lead high-impact projects, mentor team members, and help shape the technical direction of YouTube's infrastructure.

The role requires a strong technical background with 8 years of software development experience and proven leadership abilities. You'll be working in a collaborative environment, managing cross-functional projects, and contributing to YouTube's mission of giving everyone a voice and showing them the world.

The compensation package is highly competitive, with a base salary range of $197,000-$291,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The position offers the flexibility to work from either Mountain View or San Bruno, CA, placing you at the heart of Google's innovation centers.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact at scale, work with cutting-edge technology, and lead technical initiatives that shape how billions of users interact with YouTube. The role combines technical excellence with leadership responsibilities, making it ideal for those looking to advance their careers while working on meaningful projects that influence how people connect and share content globally.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, YouTube

  • Provide technical leadership on high-impact projects
  • Influence and coach a distributed team of engineers
  • Facilitate alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines
  • Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables
  • Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance large scale software solutions

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer, YouTube

Java
Python
JavaScript
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience in software development
  • 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products
  • 3 years of experience with software design and architecture
  • Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (preferred)
  • 8 years of experience with data structures/algorithms (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization (preferred)

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, YouTube

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits package

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