Group Product Manager, YouTube Search and Discovery

Company: Google
Location: San Bruno
Posted on: April 6, 2026

Job Description:

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 10 years of experience in product management, including taking technical consumer products from conception to launch (e.g., ideation to execution, 0 to 1, etc.). 5 years of experience with machine learning experimentation methodologies or global recommendation systems. Experience in data analysis, leveraging product metrics to optimize algorithms, and information retrieval infrastructure. Experience with product quality, ranking, and responsibility. Preferred qualifications: Master's degree in a technology or business related field. 7 years of experience working cross-functionally with engineering, UX/UI, sales, finance, and other stakeholders. 5 years of experience in people management, managing a team of product managers. Experience delivering technical presentations to executive leadership and securing buy-in for product ideas. Knowledge of platform ecosystems servicing creators and viewers. 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. The Emerging Experiences and Community (EMCO) group at YouTube builds new experiences at the intersection of creation, consumption, and community. As a Group Product Manager for Search and Discovery, you will lead a team of product managers to drive discovery across gaming, teens, XR, and a standalone new experience integrating generative AI-forward creation. You will outline goals and deliver impact for a portfolio including YouTube Shorts, Posts, playable games, and vertical livestreams, while driving idea and strategy that integrates machine learning and recommendation systems to enhance the overall product narrative. 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 $240,000-$334,000 bonus equity benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 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. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google . Responsibilities Act as the Search and Discovery product lead responsible for outlining goals and delivering annual impact for a portfolio including YouTube Shorts, Posts, playable games, and vertical livestreams. Lead a team of product managers and support a group of engineers in developing technical perspectives on discovery-related models and systems across YouTube. Drive development and secure buy-in for a compelling product idea and strategy across multiple organizations, integrating machine learning and recommendation strategies to enhance the product narrative. Monitor and understand the engaged landscape to surface opportunities and inefficiencies within the search and discovery space. Represent gaming, teens, and XR search and discovery needs in collaborations with other YouTube and Google product areas to bring discovery experiences to new product areas.

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