Senior Staff Software Engineer, Recommendations, Rankings, Predictions, YouTube

YouTube, a leading platform in video content sharing, is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to lead their Recommendations, Rankings, and Predictions team. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape how billions of users interact with content on one of the world's largest platforms.

The position combines technical leadership with hands-on development in machine learning and recommendation systems. You'll be working at the forefront of AI technology, developing cutting-edge ML solutions that power YouTube's platform. The role involves leading the development of sophisticated recommendation systems, optimizing ML infrastructure, and guiding model architecture development.

As a key architect of innovation, you'll work on projects spanning the entire live ecosystem, from optimizing live discovery to developing intelligent tools for creators. The role requires a blend of technical expertise in ML, leadership capabilities, and the ability to work effectively in a complex, matrixed organization.

YouTube offers a competitive compensation package, with a base salary range of $237,000-$337,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The company believes in giving everyone a voice and creating a platform where stories can be shared and communities can be built. Working here means being at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, moving at the speed of culture with the goal of showing people the world.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, machine learning, and recommendation systems, with a proven track record of leading technical teams and delivering complex projects. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with content on YouTube.