Software Engineering Manager II, YouTube Live Mobile Creation

52 Minutes ago • 8-11 Years • Product Management

About the job

Summary

YouTube seeks a Software Engineering Manager II for its Live Mobile Creation team. This role requires 8+ years of software development experience (Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript), with at least 3 years in technical leadership and 2 years in people management. Full-stack development experience (iOS, Android, or backend) on user-facing products is essential. Responsibilities include setting team priorities, aligning strategies, managing individual performance, developing technical roadmaps, designing systems, reviewing code, and collaborating across teams. The ideal candidate will have a passion for live streaming and experience working in a complex organization. The role involves leading the team's software engineering efforts, partnering with cross-functional teams, and contributing to the evolution of AI-based creation technology. The manager will oversee major projects, contribute to product strategy and help develop their team.
Must have:
  • 8+ years software development experience
  • 3+ years technical leadership
  • 2+ years people management
  • Full-stack development experience
  • Lead and manage engineering teams
  • System design and code review
Good to have:
  • Master's/PhD in CS
  • Experience in a matrixed organization
  • Leading high-performing teams
  • Passion for live streaming
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits
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Minimum qualifications:

  • 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 projects, with 2 years of experience in a people management, supervision/team leadership role.
  • Experience with full-stack development (i.e., iOS, Android or backend) on user-facing products.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.
  • 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization.
  • Experience with leading high-performing teams built on empathy and work-life balance.
  • Ability to be comfortable in cross-functional and cross-organizational communication and collaboration.
  • Passionate consumer or creator of Live Streaming on YouTube or other platforms.

About the job

Like Google's own ambitions, the work of a Software Engineer goes beyond just Search. Software Engineering Managers have not only the technical expertise to take on and provide technical leadership to major projects, but also manage a team of Engineers. You not only optimize your own code but make sure Engineers are able to optimize theirs. As a Software Engineering Manager you manage your project goals, contribute to product strategy and help develop your team. Teams work all across the company, in areas such as information retrieval, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking, security, data compression, user interface design; the list goes on and is growing every day. Operating with scale and speed, our exceptional software engineers are just getting started -- and as a manager, you guide the way.

With technical and leadership expertise, you manage engineers across multiple teams and locations, a large product budget and oversee the deployment of large-scale projects across multiple sites internationally.

As an Engineering Manager, you will lead our strategic Live Mobile Creation team. Our mission is to shape the future of live video through creation tools that empower YouTube creators to seamlessly go live from their mobile devices.

In this role, you will take the reins of the team's software engineering reports, form a strong, complementary partnership with the team's cross functional partners. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work in the depths of YouTube camera, streaming, and effects technologies as well as to lead key parts of advanced AI-based creation technology evolutions.

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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $189,000-$284,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about .

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 mid-term technical direction 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).
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$189.0K - $284.0K/yr (Outscal est.)
$236.5K/yr avg.
Worldwide

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