Senior Software Engineer, Machine Learning (Recommendations, Rankings, and Predictions)
Description For Senior Software Engineer, Machine Learning (Recommendations, Rankings, and Predictions)
YouTube, a leading platform in video sharing and community building, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Machine Learning to join their Recommendations, Rankings, and Predictions team. This role sits at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creative expression, where you'll work on systems that impact billions of users worldwide.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be instrumental in developing and maintaining sophisticated machine learning algorithms that power YouTube's recommendation systems, ranking mechanisms, and predictive models. The role requires a strong foundation in software development, combined with deep expertise in machine learning and artificial intelligence.
The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale systems that directly influence how users discover and interact with content on YouTube. You'll be part of a team that believes in giving everyone a voice and making the world better through shared stories and community building.
Working at YouTube means joining a dynamic environment where technology meets creativity. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead technical discussions, and contribute to the architecture of systems that operate at massive scale. The role involves not just coding, but also participating in design reviews, mentoring other developers, and helping shape the future of content discovery on YouTube.
The compensation package is highly competitive, with a base salary range of $161,000-$239,000, plus additional benefits including bonus potential, equity grants, and comprehensive benefits. This reflects YouTube's commitment to attracting and retaining top talent in the machine learning and software engineering space.
If you're passionate about machine learning, excited by the challenge of working with big data, and want to be part of a team that shapes how billions of people discover and share content, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact while working with cutting-edge technology at one of the world's most influential platforms.
Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer, Machine Learning (Recommendations, Rankings, and Predictions)
- Write and test product or system development code
- Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders
- Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback
- Contribute to existing documentation or educational content
- Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve issues
Requirements For Senior Software Engineer, Machine Learning (Recommendations, Rankings, and Predictions)
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
- 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, and with data structures/algorithms
- 3 years of experience testing, maintaining or launching software products
- 1 year of experience with software design and architecture
- 3 years of experience with machine learning algorithms and tools (e.g., TensorFlow)
- Experience developing algorithms (ranking, recommendations, prediction, search quality, personalization)
- Experience with programming in Python
Benefits For Senior Software Engineer, Machine Learning (Recommendations, Rankings, and Predictions)
- Bonus
- Equity
- Benefits package (details available at careers.google.com/benefits)
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