Principal Engineer, Uber Technical Lead, YouTube Search

YouTube is a global video-sharing platform that enables users to upload, share, and discover content while building communities.
$278,000 - $399,000
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
15+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Principal Engineer, Uber Technical Lead, YouTube Search

YouTube Search is seeking a Principal Engineer to advance their search technology through AI integration and innovation. This role involves leading the technical strategy for YouTube's search engine, which combines Google Search and YouTube stacks. The position requires expertise in diverse domains including AI/ML, search ranking, trust and safety, and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will drive technical decisions, collaborate across teams, and mentor engineers while maintaining technical excellence. YouTube's mission is to give everyone a voice and create a platform where stories can be shared and communities built. The role offers competitive compensation including base salary, bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The position demands a leader who can navigate complex organizational structures and drive innovation in video search technology.

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Responsibilities For Principal Engineer, Uber Technical Lead, YouTube Search

  • Define and execute the overall integration strategy for YouTube Search, identifying key opportunities to increase the value that YouTube delivers to the world
  • Partner with Product Management, Design, Marketing, Legal, and other teams to design, develop, launch, and improve integrations
  • Use data and insights to measure the success of integrations, identify areas for improvement, and inform future strategies

Requirements For Principal Engineer, Uber Technical Lead, YouTube Search

Python
Java
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 15 years of experience in engineering, and experience with technical innovation
  • Experience leading full stack engineering and distributed systems engineering teams
  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science (preferred)
  • Experience with successful execution in a competitive environment
  • Ability to serve as a role model and to cultivate the culture of innovation, customer-centric mindset, and engineering excellence
  • Skills as an organizational leader, with the ability to lead

Benefits For Principal Engineer, Uber Technical Lead, YouTube Search

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Equity
  • Base salary
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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