Product Manager II, YouTube Audio and Playback
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
The role offers high value due to strong employer brand, competitive compensation, and opportunities to work on impactful products across a well-known platform.
- Competitive salary: $156,000–$229,000/year
- Leading roles in audio product innovation at YouTube
- Collaboration with a range of expert teams
- Requires substantial experience and adaptability
Pros
- High salary range ($156k - $229k/year) appealing for seasoned professionals
- Opportunities to lead in high-impact projects at YouTube
- Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams leading to diverse skill acquisition
Cons
- High performance expectations with substantial competition for roles
- Possibility of high-pressure work environment due to project impacts
- Limited remote working flexibility with position location constraints
Who it's for
Mid/Senior • Hybrid / in-office preferred
Good fit
- Experienced product managers
- Individuals with strong collaboration skills
- Professionals passionate about technology and user experience
Not recommended for
- Junior candidates without relevant experience
- Individuals preferring non-collaborative work
- Those seeking remote-only work arrangements
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Product Manager II, YouTube Audio and Playback
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Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience in product management.
- 3 years of experience in a role preparing and delivering presentations to senior leadership.
- 2 years of experience working cross-functionally with engineering, UX/UI, UXR and other stakeholders.
- 2 years of experience taking technical consumer products from conception to launch.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree in a technology or business related field.
- 3 years of experience in a business function or role (e.g., strategic marketing, business operations, consulting).
- 2 years of experience in software development or engineering.
- Experience in leading audio feature development from conception to launch.
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.
In this role, you will set the idea, strategy, and roadmap and deliver key features for YouTube Audio and for Playback Performance across platforms (e.g., Android, Web, TV) and all YouTube apps.
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 $156,000-$229,000 + 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
- Define the compelling product idea, strategy, and roadmap for YouTube Audio and Performance and Reliability respectively.
- Work across functions (e.g., UXR, UX, Engineering, and Go-To-Market) to develop features that meet user needs, and to bring those features to market.
- Work with teams across YouTube and Google to gain buy-in, forge partnerships, generate enthusiasm, corral resources, and co-develop features; teams include YouTube Music, Shorts, Kids, YouTube Main App, YouTube Premium, Android and Google XR.
- Work with external stakeholders like network operators to promote more performant technologies and devices.
- Serve as the Product Lead for YouTube Audio and Performance, representing these areas in executive forums and at various events and summits.
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