Head of Engineering, YouTube Playables, Gaming

Company: Google Inc.
Location: San Bruno
Posted on: January 26, 2025

Job Description:

Head of Engineering, YouTube Playables, Gamingcorporate_fare Google place Mountain View, CA, USA; San Bruno, CA, USAAdvancedExperience owning outcomes and decision making, solving ambiguous problems and influencing stakeholders; deep expertise in domain.Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years of experience in the Gaming industry.
• 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role; overseeing projects, with 2 years of experience in a people management, supervision/team leadership role.Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS).
  • 5 years of technical leadership and management of large or multiple teams of managers and software engineers across regions.
  • Understanding of game development for any of the popular platforms (PS3/4, XBox, Android, iOS), and being a gamer will help.About the JobPlayables (https://www.youtube.com/playables/) are games that you can play directly on YouTube on all devices. We're looking for a Head of Engineering to lead the next phase of product growth.The YouTube Playables Head of Engineering will be responsible for scaling Playables by deepening its integration into YouTube, and empowering developers to succeed.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 $237,000-$337,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. 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.Responsibilities
    • Lead engineering for the YouTube Playables organization.
    • Review and contribute to the Playables technical roadmap and long-term investments, as well as assess launches and major decisions.
    • Develop and recruit talent to meet Playables' goals, and represent Playables in front of YouTube leadership.
    • Engage with engine partners and game developers.
    • Own production metrics and performance, manage technical dependencies with YouTube and Google teams.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.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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