Senior Software Engineer, Machine Learning, YouTube

A platform where everyone deserves to have a voice, working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity to share stories and build community.
$161,000 - $239,000
Machine Learning
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5+ years of experience
AI

Description For Senior Software Engineer, Machine Learning, YouTube

YouTube, a leading platform in video sharing and community building, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Machine Learning. This role sits at the heart of Google's mission to innovate how billions of users connect and interact with content and each other. The position demands a versatile engineer who can contribute to YouTube's cutting-edge ML initiatives while working with large-scale systems.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of software development experience and strong expertise in machine learning algorithms and tools. You'll be working on critical projects that directly impact how users experience YouTube's platform, with opportunities to grow and evolve within Google's dynamic environment. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both depth in ML and breadth across software engineering disciplines.

Working at YouTube means joining a team that believes in the power of shared stories to connect people globally. You'll be part of a culture that moves at the speed of modern media while solving complex technical challenges at massive scale. The position offers competitive compensation ($161,000-$239,000) plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits, reflecting Google's commitment to attracting top talent.

This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about applying ML to real-world problems, values collaborative work in a fast-paced environment, and wants to impact how billions of people consume and share content online. You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of digital video while working with some of the best minds in technology.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer, Machine Learning, YouTube

  • Write and test product or system development code
  • Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies
  • Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices
  • Contribute to existing documentation or educational content and adapt content based on product/program updates and user feedback
  • Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing the sources of issues and the impact on hardware, network, or service operations and quality

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer, Machine Learning, YouTube

Python
  • 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 and/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), or artificial intelligence
  • Programming experience in Python

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer, Machine Learning, YouTube

  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits

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