Senior Software Engineering Manager, Full Stack, YouTube

Who you are

You have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience and at least 8 years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on full stack development. Your background includes 2 years of experience specifically in full stack development, working with both back-end technologies such as Java, Python, Go, and C++, as well as front-end technologies including JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS. You have spent 5 years in a technical leadership role, guiding teams and projects to success, and you have also accumulated 5 years of experience in people management or team leadership. You thrive in complex, matrixed organizations and are comfortable navigating the challenges that come with them.

You possess deep technical expertise that allows you to take on major projects while also providing leadership to your engineering team. You understand the importance of optimizing not just your own code but also ensuring that your engineers can optimize theirs. Your experience in managing project goals and contributing to product strategy is complemented by your ability to develop and mentor your team effectively.

Desirable

A Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field is preferred, as is experience working in a complex, matrixed organization. You are familiar with the latest trends in software engineering and are eager to apply them to enhance team performance and product outcomes.

What you'll do

As a Senior Software Engineering Manager at Google, you will lead a team of engineers across multiple projects, ensuring that they have the support and resources needed to succeed. You will oversee the development of systems designs and review product or system development code to address ambiguous problems. Your role will involve guiding the technical direction of projects, contributing to the evolution of the roadmap to meet future requirements and infrastructure needs.

You will be responsible for managing project goals and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with product strategy. Your leadership will help foster an environment where engineers can thrive, encouraging them to optimize their code and adhere to best practices in software development. You will also play a crucial role in mentoring your team, providing feedback on code quality, and ensuring adherence to style guidelines, accuracy, testability, and efficiency.

In this role, you will engage with various teams across Google, working on projects that span information retrieval, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, distributed computing, and more. Your contributions will directly impact the development of innovative solutions that enhance user experiences on YouTube and beyond.

What we offer

Google offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with the opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment. You will have access to resources that support your professional growth and development, including training programs and mentorship opportunities. Join us at Google, where you can make a significant impact on the future of technology and user engagement.