Senior Software Engineer, Front End, YouTube

A platform that believes everyone deserves to have a voice, enabling users to share stories and build community through video content.
$166,000 - $244,000
Frontend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Consumer

Description For Senior Software Engineer, Front End, YouTube

Google's YouTube division is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Frontend development to join their team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on technology that impacts billions of users worldwide. As a senior frontend engineer at YouTube, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining user interfaces that help people share and discover video content globally.

The position requires strong expertise in frontend frameworks, full-stack development, and API integration, with a focus on creating accessible and scalable web applications. You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to influence the direction of one of the world's largest video platforms.

The role offers a competitive compensation package including a base salary range of $166,000-$244,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. You'll be based in either Mountain View or San Bruno, CA, working alongside talented engineers and creative professionals who are passionate about democratizing video content creation and distribution.

Key responsibilities include writing and testing code, leading design reviews, maintaining high code quality through peer reviews, contributing to documentation, and resolving complex technical issues. You'll be part of YouTube's mission to give everyone a voice and show them the world, working at the intersection of technology and creative expression.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced frontend engineers who want to make a significant impact on a platform used by billions of people. You'll be working in a fast-paced environment that values innovation, technical excellence, and user-focused design. The role offers growth opportunities through technical leadership and the chance to work on challenging problems at massive scale.

YouTube's culture emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and technical innovation. You'll be part of a team that moves at the speed of culture, constantly adapting to new technologies and user needs. The position offers the chance to work on meaningful projects that shape how people around the world connect and share their stories through video.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer, Front End, 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, Front End, YouTube

JavaScript
TypeScript
React
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 5 years of experience with software development in programming languages, with data structures/algorithms
  • 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, and launching software products
  • 1 year of experience with software design and architecture
  • 3 years of experience with front-end frameworks, full-stack development, and API development

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer, Front End, YouTube

Medical Insurance
401k
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits Package

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