Staff Software Engineer, Engineering Productivity, YouTube

A platform where everyone deserves to have a voice, working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity to share stories and connect people.
$189,000 - $284,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Consumer
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Description For Staff Software Engineer, Engineering Productivity, YouTube

YouTube, a leading video-sharing platform, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Engineering Productivity team. This role represents an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creative expression, where you'll help shape the future of how billions of users connect and share their stories.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for providing technical leadership on high-impact projects that improve developer velocity, code quality, and overall engineering effectiveness. You'll be working with a distributed team of engineers, coaching them while managing complex project priorities and deliverables. The role requires extensive experience in building developer tools, testing frameworks, and large-scale software solutions.

The position offers an attractive compensation package ranging from $189,000 to $284,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. You'll be based in Mountain View, CA, working alongside talented engineers who are passionate about solving real problems at scale.

The ideal candidate brings 8 years of software development experience, with specific expertise in building developer tools and testing frameworks. You should have a strong background in software design and architecture, and the ability to lead technical teams effectively. Your experience with data structures/algorithms and cross-functional project management will be valuable in this role.

At YouTube, you'll be part of a culture that believes in giving everyone a voice and making the world better through shared stories and community building. You'll work in an environment that moves at the speed of culture, where innovation and creativity are encouraged, and where your technical expertise will directly impact how billions of users interact with the platform.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned engineer who wants to make a significant impact on developer productivity while working on one of the world's most influential platforms. You'll have the chance to solve complex technical challenges, lead important initiatives, and help shape the future of YouTube's engineering practices.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Engineering Productivity, 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, Engineering Productivity, YouTube

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience in software development
  • 5 years of experience building developer tools that improve developer velocity, code quality and code health
  • 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 (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience working in cross-functional projects (preferred)

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, Engineering Productivity, YouTube

  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits

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