Software Engineer III, AI/ML, YouTube

YouTube is a platform where everyone can share their story, explore what they love, and connect with others, working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creativity.
$136,000 - $200,000
Machine Learning
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
2+ years of experience
AI

Description For Software Engineer III, AI/ML, YouTube

YouTube, a global platform at the forefront of video sharing and community building, is seeking a Software Engineer III specializing in AI/ML. This role represents a unique opportunity to impact how billions of users connect and interact with content and each other.

The position requires strong expertise in machine learning, particularly in areas such as speech/audio technology, reinforcement learning, and ML infrastructure. You'll be working on cutting-edge technologies that shape how users experience YouTube's platform, with responsibilities ranging from writing system development code to implementing specialized ML solutions.

As part of Google's broader ecosystem, you'll have access to state-of-the-art resources and infrastructure, while working alongside some of the industry's brightest minds. The role offers significant growth potential, with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you develop professionally.

The compensation package is highly competitive, ranging from $136,000 to $200,000 base salary, plus additional benefits including bonus and equity. YouTube's culture emphasizes creativity, innovation, and inclusive technology development, making it an ideal environment for engineers who want to make a real impact on how people share and consume content globally.

This position is perfect for candidates who are passionate about machine learning, have a strong software engineering background, and want to work on problems at massive scale. You'll be contributing to a platform that believes in giving everyone a voice and making the world better through shared stories and community building.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Software Engineer III, AI/ML, YouTube

  • Write product or system development code
  • Collaborate with peers and stakeholders through design and code reviews
  • Contribute to existing documentation or educational content
  • Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve issues
  • Implement solutions in specialized ML areas, utilize ML infrastructure, and contribute to model optimization and data processing

Requirements For Software Engineer III, AI/ML, YouTube

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree
  • 2 years of experience with data structures or algorithms
  • 1 year of experience with speech/audio, reinforcement learning, ML infrastructure, or specialization in another ML field
  • 1 year of experience with ML infrastructure (model deployment, evaluation, optimization, data processing, debugging)

Benefits For Software Engineer III, AI/ML, YouTube

  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits

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