Staff Software Engineer, YouTube

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

Description For Staff Software Engineer, YouTube

Google's YouTube division is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their team in developing next-generation technologies that impact billions of users. This is a senior technical leadership role that combines hands-on software development with technical direction and team leadership. The position offers the opportunity to work on large-scale systems at YouTube, where the mission is to give everyone a voice and build communities through shared stories.

The role requires deep technical expertise across the full software stack, with responsibilities including managing complex projects, mentoring team members, and architecting scalable solutions. You'll be working in a collaborative environment at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creative content delivery, helping shape the future of how people share and consume video content globally.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $197,000 to $291,000 base salary, plus additional benefits including bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. This reflects Google's commitment to attracting and retaining top technical talent. The position offers the opportunity to work from either Mountain View or San Bruno, CA, putting you at the heart of Google's innovation centers.

The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of software development experience, with proven expertise in system design, project delivery, and technical leadership. You'll be joining a company known for its innovative culture, technical excellence, and global impact, with the chance to work on products that reach billions of users worldwide.

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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 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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