Software Engineering Manager — Shorts Infra & Remix Backend

Google LLC; San Bruno (CA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus target

Benefits

Job summary

Google is seeking a Software Engineering Manager for Shorts Creation Infra at YouTube. The role leads backend engineers, aligns multi-team goals, and guides the Remix feature evolution across platforms, including international deployments.

You will shape technical direction, optimize systems, mentor engineers, and drive large-scale project delivery while collaborating across a matrix of teams and product areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 5 years of experience with software design and architecture.
• 2 years of experience in a people management or team leadership role.
• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on Shorts Creation projects focused on Remix features and the creation funnel.
• Lead and mentor a team of backend 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.

Skills

People management

Software architecture

Distributed systems

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master's degree or PhD in CS or related field

Job description

Google is seeking a Software Engineering Manager for Shorts Creation Infra at YouTube. The role leads backend engineers, aligns multi-team goals, and guides the Remix feature evolution across platforms, including international deployments.

You will shape technical direction, optimize systems, mentor engineers, and drive large-scale project delivery while collaborating across a matrix of teams and product areas.