OTT Live Architecture Lead, YouTube

YouTube is a leading video-sharing platform and streaming service owned by Google.
$171,000 - $257,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
9+ years of experience
Entertainment · Technology

Description For OTT Live Architecture Lead, YouTube

YouTube TV is an over-the-top (OTT) subscription streaming service that brings live TV and video-on-demand over the internet to various devices. The OTT Live Architecture Lead will focus on building the next iteration of YouTube OTT's ingestion infrastructure, partnering with engineering teams to build scalable intelligent software on top of the YouTube ingestion and delivery network. This role requires experience in system integration, vendor management, broadcast infrastructure build-outs, video processing, compliance and QC, streaming protocols, and media delivery systems. The ideal candidate should have experience in streaming media, live linear or live event broadcast engineering, and experience leading technical operations or integrations in the streaming or broadcast space.

The position involves architecting and implementing a high-performance video ingestion platform, modernizing legacy broadcast systems, owning business outcomes related to platform performance, serving as a subject matter expert, representing Google in industry standards bodies, and partnering with content companies to devise and implement strategies.

YouTube, as part of Google, offers a competitive salary range of $171,000-$257,000 plus bonus, equity, and benefits. The company is committed to diversity, equality, and creating a culture of belonging. This role provides an opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, moving at the speed of culture to show people the world.

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Responsibilities For OTT Live Architecture Lead, YouTube

  • Architect and assist in implementing a high-performance video ingestion platform, ensuring system resiliency, quality, and scalability
  • Modernize and transform legacy broadcast systems with advanced software, IP transport and cloud-based solutions
  • Own the business outcomes associated with optimizing quality, latency and platform performance
  • Serve as a subject matter expert, contributing to both technical platform development and strategic planning
  • Represent Google in industry standards bodies (SVTA, SCTE, AOM and CTA)
  • Work closely with the OTT Automation Lead fostering cross-training and collaborating on solutions
  • Partner with content companies to devise and implement acquisition, transport and processing strategies
  • Advocate for and propose metadata and signaling standardization amongst industry partners

Requirements For OTT Live Architecture Lead, YouTube

MySQL
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 9 years of experience in system design and network architecture
  • 7 years of experience at a streaming service or in broadcast media digital distribution
  • Experience with video encoding and content metadata

Benefits For OTT Live Architecture Lead, YouTube

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits

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