Software Engineer, 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.
Backend
Entry-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
1+ year of experience
Consumer

Description For Software Engineer, YouTube

YouTube, a leading platform in video sharing and content creation, is seeking a Software Engineer to join their dynamic team in Bengaluru. This role offers an exciting 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 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 ideal candidate will bring fresh perspectives to various technical areas, including distributed computing, large-scale system design, security, and artificial intelligence. You'll have the opportunity to write code, participate in design reviews, and ensure best practices through code reviews. Your role will be crucial in developing and maintaining software solutions that impact millions of users globally.

Working at YouTube means being part of a culture that moves at the speed of modern media while solving real problems that affect how people worldwide connect and share content. You'll collaborate with talented teams, have opportunities for growth and project rotation, and contribute to a platform that shapes global digital culture.

The position offers the chance to work with various programming languages and technologies, manage project priorities, and be at the forefront of video technology innovation. If you're passionate about technology, creativity, and making a global impact, this role at YouTube could be your next career milestone.

Last updated 14 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
  • Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing the sources of issues

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)
  • English proficiency is required

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