Software Engineer III, YouTube

YouTube is a platform where everyone has a voice, working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creativity to help people share stories and connect with one another.
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Mid-Level Software Engineer
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4+ years of experience
Consumer

Description For Software Engineer III, YouTube

YouTube, a leading platform in video sharing and community building, is seeking a Software Engineer III to join their dynamic team. This role offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creative expression, where you'll help shape how billions of users connect and share their stories worldwide.

As a Software Engineer III at 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. You'll work on critical projects that require expertise across the full technology stack, from system design to implementation and maintenance.

The role demands a versatile engineer who can handle complex technical challenges while displaying leadership qualities. You'll be involved in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software solutions that impact YouTube's massive user base. Your responsibilities will include writing production code, leading design reviews, providing code review feedback, and troubleshooting complex system issues.

YouTube offers an environment where innovation meets scale, allowing you to work with cutting-edge technologies while solving real-world problems. You'll collaborate with talented peers who are passionate about technology and creativity, moving at the speed of culture to show people the world.

The ideal candidate should have strong programming skills in languages like Python, C, C++, Java, or JavaScript, with a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Those with advanced degrees in Computer Science and experience in accessible technologies will have an advantage. This position offers the opportunity to work on projects that directly impact how billions of users interact with content and connect with each other on one of the world's largest platforms.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineer III, YouTube

  • Write 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 Software Engineer III, YouTube

Python
Java
JavaScript
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • Experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript)
  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field (preferred)
  • Experience developing accessible technologies (preferred)

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