Staff Software Engineer, AI/ML, YouTube

YouTube, a leading video-sharing platform, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer specializing in AI/ML to join their innovative team. This role represents an exceptional opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creative content delivery, directly impacting billions of users worldwide.

The position offers a compelling compensation package ranging from $197,000 to $291,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of developing next-generation technologies that revolutionize how users connect, explore, and interact with content and each other.

Your responsibilities will encompass leading the design and implementation of specialized ML solutions, optimizing infrastructure, and guiding the development of model optimization strategies. You'll provide technical leadership on high-impact projects, manage priorities and deliverables, and facilitate alignment across teams while coaching and influencing a distributed engineering team.

The ideal candidate brings 8 years of software development experience, with deep expertise in ML areas such as speech/audio technology, reinforcement learning, or ML infrastructure. You'll need demonstrated experience in leading ML design, optimizing infrastructure, and a strong background in software design and architecture.

At YouTube, the culture emphasizes the belief that everyone deserves a voice and that the world becomes better when we listen, share, and build community through stories. You'll be working in an environment that moves at the speed of culture, exploring new ideas, solving real problems, and making a significant impact on how people experience and share content globally.

This role offers the flexibility to work from either Mountain View or San Bruno, CA, putting you at the heart of Google's innovative ecosystem. Join YouTube to be part of a team that's shaping the future of content sharing and consumption while working with cutting-edge AI/ML technologies.