Product Manager II, YouTube Playables Content

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.

Gaming is core to YouTube, with over billions hours of gaming video watched every year. Our team builds Playables, a new category of YouTube content that brings instantly playable games directly into the YouTube app. As the YouTube Playables Content PM, you’ll be responsible for helping game creators succeed at scale in bringing their games to YouTube, while ensuring those games are safe for players. This role offers a unique opportunity within the $200B games software industry by driving the strategy for game publishing and creator tools.

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 - $237000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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Responsibilities

• Drive the strategy and roadmap for game publishing on YouTube, including support for new content categories such as multiplayer games.
• Build and scale tools for game creators to test, publish, and optimize their games using analytics and AI-powered performance insights.
• Manage requirements for game review and certification to ensure a high-quality and safe experience for all players.
• Work closely with YouTube Trust and Safety to define and implement safety standards for game content.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Engineering, UX, Data Science) to refine the developer platform and player engagement features.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 5 years of experience in consumer or developer product management.
• Experience building and scaling developer-facing products or tools.
• Experience with data analysis and modeling to inform product decisions.
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders such as Engineering, UX, Data Science, and Trust and Safety.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in a technology or business related field.
  
• Experience in the games and gaming industry.
• Experience working with or on Trust and Safety and content moderation frameworks.
• Understanding of the creator, viewer, and player experience on the YouTube platform.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence product strategy at scale.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; San Bruno, CA, USA.