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Senior Staff Software Engineering Manager, YouTube

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YouTube

Aug 1

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • San Bruno

Requirements

  • Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, Javascript).
  • 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role; overseeing strategic projects, with 5 years of experience in a people management, supervision/team leadership role.
  • Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
  • 5 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

  • 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 long-term technical vision and roadmap within, and often beyond, the scope of your teams. Evolve the roadmap to meet anticipated future requirements and infrastructure needs.
  • Oversee systems designs within the scope of the broader area, and review 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).

FAQs

What is the minimum education requirement for this position?

The minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

How much experience is required in software development?

A minimum of 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages is required.

Is experience in a technical leadership role necessary for this job?

Yes, at least 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role, overseeing strategic projects and people management, is necessary.

Are there preferred qualifications for this position?

Yes, a Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field, along with 5 years of experience in a complex, matrixed organization are preferred qualifications.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Senior Staff Software Engineering Manager at YouTube?

Responsibilities include setting team priorities, developing the technical vision and roadmap, overseeing system designs, and reviewing code developed by engineers.

What is the salary range for this position?

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $237,000-$337,000, plus bonus, equity, and benefits.

Does Google conduct background checks for applicants?

Yes, Google considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

How often can team members meet with management for feedback?

Management is expected to meet regularly with individuals to discuss performance, development, and to provide feedback and coaching.

What is the company’s stance on diversity and equal opportunity?

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of various factors such as race, gender, disability, etc.

Is there a focus on code review for this role?

Yes, reviewing code developed by other engineers and providing feedback to ensure best practices is an essential responsibility of this role.

Entertainment & Media
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2005
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

YouTube is a team-oriented, creative workplace where every single employee has a voice in the choices we make and the features we implement. We work together in small teams to design, develop, and roll out key features and products in very short time frames. Which means something you write today could be seen by millions of viewers tomorrow. And even though we’re a part of Google and enjoy all of the corporate perks, it still feels like you’re working at a startup.