Staff Software Engineering Manager, YouTube

YouTube is a platform where everyone deserves to have a voice, and the world is a better place when we listen, share, and build community through our stories.
$189,000 - $284,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
8+ years of experience
AI

Description For Staff Software Engineering Manager, YouTube

At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share, and build community through our stories. We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another in the process. Working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world. We explore new ideas, solve real problems, and have fun — and we do it all together.

As a Staff Software Engineering Manager at YouTube, you will have both the technical expertise to take on and provide technical leadership to major projects, as well as manage a team of Engineers. You will be responsible for optimizing not only your own code but also ensuring Engineers are able to optimize theirs. You will manage project goals, contribute to product strategy, and help develop your team.

The role involves working across various areas of computer science, including information retrieval, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking, security, data compression, and user interface design. You will be operating at scale and speed, guiding exceptional software engineers as they tackle complex challenges.

Your responsibilities will include:

  1. Setting and communicating team priorities that support the broader organization's goals.
  2. Aligning strategy, processes, and decision-making across teams.
  3. Setting clear expectations with individuals based on their level and role.
  4. Developing the mid-term technical vision and roadmap for your team(s).
  5. Designing, guiding, and vetting systems designs within the scope of the broader area.
  6. Writing product or system development code to solve ambiguous problems.
  7. Reviewing code developed by other engineers and providing feedback to ensure best practices.

This position offers a competitive salary range of $189,000-$284,000 + bonus + equity + benefits, with the specific salary determined by work location and additional factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Last updated 8 days ago

Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineering Manager, YouTube

  • Set and communicate team priorities that support the broader organization's goals. Align strategy, processes, and decision-making across teams
  • Set clear expectations with individuals based on their level and role and aligned to the broader organization's goals. Meet regularly with individuals to discuss performance and development and provide feedback and coaching
  • Develop the mid-term technical vision and roadmap within the scope of your (often multiple) team(s). Evolve the roadmap to meet anticipated future requirements and infrastructure needs
  • Design, guide and vet systems designs within the scope of the broader area, and write product or system development code to solve ambiguous problems
  • Review code developed by other engineers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency)

Requirements For Staff Software Engineering Manager, YouTube

Python
Java
JavaScript
  • Bachelor's degree, or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript)
  • 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role; overseeing strategic projects
  • 2 years of experience in a people management, supervision/team leadership role

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