Product Manager II, YouTube Shorts on TV
Company: Google
Location: San Bruno
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent
practical experience. 5 years of experience in product management,
building and shipping consumer technical products. Experience in
video playback technologies, device integration, and machine
learning. Experience working with content recommendation engines.
Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree or PhD in a technology or
business related field. Experience in a role preparing and
delivering technical presentations to executive leadership.
Experience launching products at scale and working across a large
cross-functional team. Experience in product management for video
streaming or connected TV platforms. Understanding of the
short-form video ecosystem and its evolution for viewers, creators,
and advertisers. Excellent communication and collaboration skills,
with working in fast-paced environments and with global
stakeholders. 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.
Come join YouTube Living Room, the team redefining the future of
TV. Help us make Shorts the most modern short-form experience in
the living room. As a Product Manager for YouTube Shorts on TV, you
will own the Shorts experience on our fastest-growing platform. You
will define the future of short-form content consumption,
community, and interaction on billions of devices with over 1B
daily YouTube watch hours. You will bridge the gap between goal and
execution, collaborating across recommendations, ads, and OEM teams
to deliver a one-of-a-kind, immersive media experience. 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
$163,000-$237,000 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 Set the goal and strategy for how YouTube on TV
viewers consume and interact with YouTube Shorts across the player,
entrypoints, and discovery journeys. Collaborate with
recommendation and quality teams to optimize Shorts content for the
living room with topical feeds and communal recommendations.
Enhance the Shorts player with interactive and multi-format
capabilities, scaling strategic bets across shopping, music, and
movies and shows integrations. Partner with Ads teams to develop
next-generation TV-first Shorts ad formats and with OEMs for
high-performance playback across surfaces. Raise the bar on product
excellence and visual design, ensuring Shorts is the most modern
short-form content experience on TV.
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