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, supervision, and team leadership.
- 2 years of experience in people management.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- 3 years of experience working in a matrixed organization.
About The Job
Like Google's own ambitions, the work of a Software Engineer goes way 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 for Studio Client Infrastructure (Studio Client Infra), you will lead the team powering the creator ecosystem. You aren't just managing infrastructure; you're building the foundational highway that 50+ feature teams rely on to reach millions. Your mission involves modernizing the web stack and integrating Generative Artificial Intelligence (Generative AI) into native runtimes to redefine the creator experience. Balancing technical constraints like mobile binary limits with the ambition to deliver mind-blowing personalized features, you will foster a culture of excellence and mentorship. You will ensure YouTube Studio remains the most reliable, innovative partner for creators building global communities.
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.
Responsibilities
- Design, guide, and vet systems designs for cross-platform client infrastructure, including the Mobile framework, Elements framework, and Wiz web framework.
- Manage core project deliverables and timelines for the team's priorities.
- Drive operational excellence in performance and reliability, maintaining Service Level Objectives (SLOs) for critical user journeys. Manage, mentor, and train a team of engineers, ensuring high engagement and professional development through regular feedback and performance management. Drive the Studio 2026 roadmap and strategize the future.
- Develop and implement Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) driven prototyping tools to accelerate the journey from idea to implementation. Facilitate technical escalations and decision-making to unblock any hindrances within the team. Partner with Product Management and Technical Program Managers (TPMs) to ensure effective collaboration.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .
