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Staff Software Engineer, YouTube

A global technology company that specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, cloud computing, software, and online advertising.
$197,000 - $291,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Job Description

Google is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their YouTube team, offering a competitive base salary range of $197,000-$291,000 plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. This role represents a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creative content delivery at massive scale.

The position requires a seasoned professional with 8 years of software development experience and proven expertise in technical leadership. You'll be responsible for leading high-impact projects, coaching distributed engineering teams, and architecting large-scale software solutions that impact billions of users worldwide.

At YouTube, the mission is to give everyone a voice and show them the world. The platform operates at the forefront of video technology, content creation, and community building. As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll work on critical projects that shape how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with content and each other.

The role offers significant technical challenges, requiring expertise in data structures, algorithms, and system design. You'll be expected to manage project priorities, drive technical direction, and ensure successful delivery of complex software solutions. The position involves working in a complex, matrixed organization, requiring strong collaboration skills and the ability to influence across teams.

Google provides a comprehensive benefits package and promotes an inclusive work environment. They're committed to building a diverse workforce and creating a culture of belonging. The role offers flexibility with locations in either Mountain View or San Bruno, CA.

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 at one of the world's most influential technology companies. The role combines technical excellence with leadership responsibilities, making it ideal for those looking to advance their careers while working on products that billions of people use daily.

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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
Equity
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits package

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