Staff Software Engineer, Machine Learning, YouTube

A platform where everyone deserves to have a voice, working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity to share stories and build community.
$189,000 - $284,000
Machine Learning
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
8+ years of experience
AI

Description For Staff Software Engineer, Machine Learning, YouTube

YouTube, a leading platform in video sharing and community building, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer specializing in Machine Learning. This role represents a unique opportunity to impact how billions of users connect and interact with content and each other. The position requires a seasoned professional with 8 years of software development experience and deep expertise in machine learning algorithms and tools.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creativity, developing next-generation technologies that will shape how people share and consume content globally. The role involves leading technical projects, making critical architectural decisions, and working with cross-functional teams to drive innovation in areas such as artificial intelligence, deep learning, and natural language processing.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical leadership experience, with the ability to mentor team members and influence technical direction. You'll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining sophisticated software solutions while ensuring best practices in code quality and system design. The position offers competitive compensation ($189,000-$284,000) plus bonus and equity, reflecting the senior level and impact of the role.

Working at YouTube means being part of a culture that believes in the power of shared stories and community building. You'll have the opportunity to solve complex problems at massive scale, working with state-of-the-art machine learning technologies while contributing to a platform that influences how billions of people connect and share their stories worldwide. The role offers the chance to work in either New York City or the San Francisco Bay Area, with access to Google's comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative, innovative work environment.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Machine Learning, 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 Staff Software Engineer, Machine Learning, YouTube

Python
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience in software development, and with data structures/algorithms
  • 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products
  • 3 years of experience with software design and architecture
  • 5 years of experience with machine learning algorithms and tools (e.g., TensorFlow), artificial intelligence, deep learning, or natural language processing

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, Machine Learning, YouTube

  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits

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