Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, YouTube

YouTube is a platform where everyone can share their story, explore what they love, and connect with others, working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creativity.
$189,000 - $284,000
Distributed Systems
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, YouTube

YouTube, a leading video-sharing platform, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Infrastructure team. This role represents an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creative content delivery, where you'll be instrumental in shaping the future of how billions of users connect and share their stories worldwide.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of developing and maintaining the robust infrastructure that powers one of the world's most popular platforms. The position requires a blend of technical expertise in distributed systems, leadership capabilities, and the ability to drive high-impact projects that affect millions of users globally.

The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of software development experience, with particular depth in building large-scale infrastructure and distributed systems. You'll be expected to provide technical leadership, mentor team members, and make critical architectural decisions that influence YouTube's technical direction.

Working at YouTube means joining a culture that believes in giving everyone a voice and making the world better through shared stories and community building. The company offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $189,000 to $284,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits, reflecting the role's importance and impact.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex technical challenges at scale, and wants to be part of a team that moves at the speed of culture. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology while contributing to a platform that shapes how billions of people consume and share content.

The position offers significant growth potential, the chance to work with some of the best engineers in the industry, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on YouTube's infrastructure. If you're passionate about large-scale distributed systems, technical leadership, and want to be part of a company that values innovation and creativity, this role could be your next career milestone.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, 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, Infrastructure, YouTube

Kubernetes
Linux
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience in software development, and with data structures/algorithms
  • 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products
  • 3 years of experience with software design and architecture
  • 5 years of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks
  • Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role (preferred)
  • 3 years of experience working in complex, matrixed organizations (preferred)

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure, YouTube

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits package (details available on Google careers website)

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