Location
Mountain View, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
5/5/2026
Compensation
$207,000 - $300,000 per year
Job description
The Staff Software Engineering Manager for YouTube at Google is responsible for leading a team of engineers while managing project goals and contributing to product strategy. This role requires both technical expertise and leadership skills to guide engineers across multiple teams and locations. The manager will work on optimizing code and ensuring best practices are followed. The position is focused on fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and problem-solving.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages such as Python, C, C++, Java, or JavaScript.
- 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role.
- 2 years of experience in a people management or team leadership role.
Responsibilities
- Set and communicate team priorities that support the broader organization's goals.
- Align strategy, processes, and decision-making across teams.
- Develop the mid-term technical vision and roadmap within the scope of your team(s).
- Design, guide, and vet systems designs within the broader area.
- Review code developed by other engineers and provide feedback to ensure best practices.
Benefits
- Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Google Llc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
908
FY2026
Approval rate
98.4%
FY2026
LCA certified
4,273
FY2026
Entry-level share
0.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
-14%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-51%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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