Partner Engineer, YouTube Device Platform Operations

YouTube is seeking a Partner Engineer to join their Device Platform Operations team, focusing on supporting their growing user base of over a billion monthly users worldwide. This role combines technical expertise with partnership management, requiring someone who can lead deployments, optimize implementations, and handle integrations to build successful, long-term device partnerships. The position involves working at the intersection of technology and business, collaborating with cross-functional teams including Product, Engineering, Business Development, Operations, and Marketing.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading technical engagements, finding innovative solutions, and driving projects that enhance YouTube's device partnerships. They will need to balance business and partner needs with technical constraints while developing cutting-edge solutions. The role involves significant work with System on Chip (SoC) partners to accelerate and improve YouTube integrations on new chipsets.

Working at YouTube means being part of a culture that believes in giving everyone a voice and making the world better through shared stories. The company moves at the speed of culture, combining cutting-edge technology with boundless creativity. They offer an environment where team members work together to solve real problems, explore new ideas, and have fun while doing it.

The position requires strong technical skills in programming languages like C/C++, Java, or Go, along with experience in Unix/Linux systems and scripting. The successful candidate will need excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to speak to both business and technical stakeholders. Experience with embedded devices, Consumer Electronics manufacturers, and TV platform architecture is highly valued.