Staff Software Engineer, Full Stack, YouTube
Company: Google
Location: Cupertino
Posted on: March 27, 2026
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Job Description:
Minimum qualifications: Bachelors degree or equivalent practical
experience. 8 years of experience in software development. 5 years
of experience with full stack development, across back-end such as
Java, Python, GO, or C++ codebases, and front-end experience
including JavaScript or TypeScript, HTML, CSS or equivalent. 5
years of experience testing, and launching user-facing software
products and features. 3 years of experience with software design
and architecture. Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree or PhD
in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. 8
years of experience with data structures and algorithms. 3 years of
experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and
setting technical direction. 3 years of experience working in a
complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional, or
cross-business projects. About the job Googles software engineers
develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions
of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one
another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale,
and extend well beyond web search. Were looking for engineers who
bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval,
distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and
data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language
processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing
every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific
project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch
teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and
evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership
qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the
full-stack as we continue to push technology forward. With your
technical expertise you will manage project priorities, deadlines,
and deliverables. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain,
and enhance software solutions. 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 $207,000-$300,000 bonus
equity benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level,
and location. 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 benefits at Google . Responsibilities Provide technical
leadership on high-impact projects. Influence and coach a
distributed team of engineers. Facilitate alignment and clarity
across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines. Manage project
priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. Design, develop, test,
deploy, maintain, and enhance large scale software solutions.
Keywords: Google, San Jose , Staff Software Engineer, Full Stack, YouTube, IT / Software / Systems , Cupertino, California
