Staff Software Engineer, YouTube

A platform that believes everyone deserves to have a voice, working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creativity to help people share and explore stories.
$197,000 - $291,000
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Consumer

Description For Staff Software Engineer, YouTube

YouTube, a global leader in video sharing and streaming, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their innovative team. This role represents an exciting opportunity to work at one of the world's most influential technology platforms, where you'll be at the forefront of developing next-generation technologies that impact billions of users worldwide.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for providing technical leadership on high-impact projects and influencing a distributed team of engineers. The role requires a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills, with opportunities to work on complex challenges across the full technology stack. You'll be working in an environment that values creativity, innovation, and the power of storytelling through technology.

The position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $197,000 to $291,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. You'll be based in either Mountain View or San Bruno, CA, working alongside talented engineers who are passionate about pushing technological boundaries.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of software development experience, with proven expertise in testing, launching software products, and system architecture. You'll need strong leadership capabilities, as you'll be responsible for managing project priorities, facilitating team alignment, and driving technical direction.

At YouTube, you'll be part of a culture that believes everyone deserves to have a voice and that the world is better when we share our stories. You'll work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, moving at the speed of culture while solving real problems that impact millions of users.

This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale software solutions, mentor other engineers, and shape the future of how people connect and share content online. If you're passionate about technology, leadership, and making a global impact, this position offers the perfect blend of technical challenges and growth opportunities.

Last updated 19 days ago

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

  • 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
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Bonus
  • Equity

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