Product Manager II, YouTube Search

Google LLC; San Bruno, Mountain View (CA, CA); Hybrid; USD 163,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Google LLC in San Bruno and Mountain View is seeking a Product Manager II for YouTube Search to lead products from conception to launch, connecting technical and business teams. You’ll break down complex problems with engineers, designers, and marketers to improve access to the world’s information.

As YouTube’s product manager, you’ll shape discovery and ranking, applying AI-enabled workflows and collaborating across groups to deliver impactful experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in product management or a related technical role.
• 2 years of experience taking technical products from conception to launch.
• 1 year of experience with recommendation systems, ranking systems or search quality.
• Experience integrating generative AI tools or LLM interfaces into workflows.

Responsibilities

• Define product roadmaps by operationalizing strategy.
• Develop and secure buy-in for a product vision that identifies, defines, and supports the overall product narrative and direction.
• Validate the market size and opportunity (e.g., user-based, strategic opportunity, revenue).
• Organize video information to make it universally accessible and useful for users.
• Shape how users find answers and discover content by solving problems using AI.

Skills

Product management experience

End-to-end product launch

Recommendation systems

AI/LLM integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

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• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in product management or a related technical role.
• 2 years of experience taking technical products from conception to launch (e.g., ideation to execution, end-to-end, 0 to 1, etc).
• 1 year of experience with recommendation systems, ranking systems or search quality.
• Experience integrating generative AI tools or Large Language Model (LLM) interfaces into workflows.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working on a Search product, particularly in a horizontal feature and quality role.
• Experience in re-imagining user experiences to drive step-change improvements.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with partner teams and organizations, especially Marketing, Data Science, and User Research.

About the job

At Google, we put our users first. The world is always changing, so we need Product Managers who are continuously adapting and excited to work on products that affect millions of people every day. In this role, you will work cross-functionally to guide products from conception to launch by connecting the technical and business worlds. You can break down complex problems into steps that drive product development. One of the many reasons Google consistently brings innovative, world-changing products to market is because of the collaborative work we do in Product Management. Our team works closely with creative engineers, designers, marketers, etc. to help design and develop technologies that improve access to the world's information. We're responsible for guiding products throughout the execution cycle, focusing specifically on analyzing, positioning, packaging, promoting, and tailoring our solutions to our users.

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.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

About the job

At Google, we put our users first. The world is always changing, so we need Product Managers who are continuously adapting and excited to work on products that affect millions of people every day. In this role, you will work cross-functionally to guide products from conception to launch by connecting the technical and business worlds. You can break down complex problems into steps that drive product development. One of the many reasons Google consistently brings innovative, world-changing products to market is because of the collaborative work we do in Product Management. Our team works closely with creative engineers, designers, marketers, etc. to help design and develop technologies that improve access to the world's information. We're responsible for guiding products throughout the execution cycle, focusing specifically on analyzing, positioning, packaging, promoting, and tailoring our solutions to our users.

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.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $163000 - $236000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits Learn more about benefits at Google.

• Define product roadmaps by operationalizing strategy.
• Develop and secure buy-in for a product vision that identifies, defines, and supports the overall product narrative and direction, achieving an outcome that is greater than the sum of its parts.
• Validate the market size and opportunity (e.g., user-based, strategic opportunity, revenue).
• Organize video information to make it universally accessible and useful for users looking to learn and be entertained.
• Shape how users find answers and discover content by solving problems using AI.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire .

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

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