Join YouTube Live as a Software Engineering Manager and spearhead the evolution of live streaming experiences on living room surfaces. This pivotal role involves modernizing and expanding our live streaming capabilities, enhancing video watch journeys, and driving interactive features. At YouTube, we champion diverse voices and community building through shared stories, operating at the intersection of technology and creativity to reflect the world's culture.

As a leader, you will guide a talented team of engineers, fostering a culture of strong engineering practices and innovation. You will provide crucial technical direction, contributing to product strategy and roadmap development in collaboration with cross-functional partners.

Build and lead a high-performing team of experienced software engineers focused on YouTube's live streaming offerings for living room devices.

Drive the technical vision and execution for modernizing and scaling live streaming on TV platforms, encompassing watch experiences, consumption flows, and interactivity.

Establish and maintain robust engineering development processes, leveraging insights for roadmap prioritization and resource allocation.

Cultivate a creator-first platform and an enabling ecosystem for third-party partners and live streamers.

Collaborate closely with product and design leaders to craft compelling user experiences for live streaming on living room surfaces and coordinate feature development across YouTube teams.

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience is required.

Possess at least 8 years of comprehensive software development experience, proficient in languages such as Python, C, C++, Java, or JavaScript.

Demonstrate a minimum of 3 years in a technical leadership capacity, with a proven track record of overseeing complex projects.

Include 3 years of experience in people management, supervision, or team leadership.

Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, 5 years of experience in a large, complex organization, and expertise in full-stack, client-side, and front-end engineering.