Software Engineer, YouTube

YouTube is a platform where everyone can share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another, working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity.
Backend
Entry-Level Software Engineer
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1+ year of experience
AI · Consumer

Description For Software Engineer, YouTube

Google's software engineers develop next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products handle information at massive scale, extending well beyond web search. We're seeking engineers with fresh ideas from various areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking, data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design, and mobile.

As a Software Engineer at YouTube, you'll work on critical projects with opportunities to switch teams as you and our fast-paced business evolve. We need versatile engineers who display leadership qualities and are enthusiastic about tackling new problems across the full-stack.

Your responsibilities will include:

  1. Writing product or system development code
  2. Participating in or leading design reviews
  3. Reviewing code developed by other developers
  4. Contributing to documentation and educational content
  5. Triaging and resolving product or system issues

At YouTube, we believe everyone deserves a voice, and the world is better when we listen, share, and build community through our stories. We work together to empower people to share their stories, explore their interests, and connect with others. Our team moves at the speed of culture with the shared goal of showing people the world.

Join us in exploring new ideas, solving real problems, and having fun – all while working at the forefront of technology and creativity.

Last updated 9 days ago

Responsibilities For Software Engineer, 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, YouTube

Python
Java
JavaScript
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 1 year of 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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