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Senior Software Engineer, AI/ML, YouTube

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San Bruno, CAJob$174–253K/yrPosted 6mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$174–253K/yr
Location
San Bruno, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Google is hiring a Senior Software Engineer, AI/ML, YouTube. The Senior Software Engineer, AI/ML at YouTube will drive progress, solve complex problems, and mentor junior team members while applying deep expertise in machine learning. The role emphasizes versatility, leadership, and enthusiasm for tackling new challenges across full‑stack systems, contributing to large‑scale, information‑rich products at Google.

Key focus areas include Write and test product or system development code., Collaborate with peers and stakeholders through design and code reviews to ensure best practices., and Contribute to documentation or educational content and adapt it based on updates and feedback..

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree Or Equivalent Practical Experience, 5 Years Python And C++ Experience, and 3 Years Testing, Maintaining, Or Launching Software Products Experience. Important skills include Python, C++, Speech/Audio, Reinforcement Learning, ML Infrastructure, and ML Field Specialization. Preferred (not required): Data Structures and Algorithms, Accessible Technologies Development, Leadership Qualities, and Versatility.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PythonC++Speech/AudioReinforcement LearningML InfrastructureML Field SpecializationModel DeploymentModel EvaluationPerformance OptimizationData ProcessingDebuggingEnglish ProficiencyData Structures and AlgorithmsAccessible Technologies DevelopmentLeadership QualitiesVersatilityProblem SolvingCoachingDeveloping Accessible TechnologiesInformation RetrievalDistributed SystemsLarge-Scale System DesignNetworkingData StorageSecurityArtificial IntelligenceNLPUIMobileEnthusiasm to Take on New ProblemsFull-StackWriting Product or System Development CodeCollaboration With Peers and StakeholdersDesign ReviewsCode ReviewsEnsuring Best PracticesContributing to DocumentationContributing to Educational ContentAdapting Content Based on Product/Program UpdatesAdapting Content Based on User FeedbackTriage Product or System IssuesTracking IssuesResolving IssuesAnalyzing Sources of IssuesAnalyzing Impact on HardwareAnalyzing Impact on NetworkAnalyzing Impact on Service OperationsAnalyzing Impact on Service QualityDesigning Solutions in Specialized ML AreasDemonstrating Expertise in Chosen FieldTesting Software ProductsMaintaining Software ProductsLaunching Software ProductsSoftware DesignSoftware ArchitectureWriting CodeTesting CodeCollaborationDocumentationEducational Content CreationTriage Product IssuesTriage System IssuesAnalyzing Issue SourcesDesigning SolutionsImplementing Solutions

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Practical Experience5 Years Python and C++ Experience3 Years Testing, Maintaining, or Launching Software Products Experience1 Year Software Design and Architecture Experience3 Years Speech/Audio, Reinforcement Learning, ML Infrastructure, or ML Field Specialization ExperienceMaster's Degree or PhD in Computer Science or Related Technical Field5 Years Data Structures and Algorithms Experience1 Year Technical Leadership Role Experience

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Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

  • 5 years of experience with programming in Python and C++.

  • 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.

  • 3 years of experience with one or more of the following: Speech/audio (e.g., technology duplicating and responding to the human voice), reinforcement learning (e.g., sequential decision making), ML infrastructure, or specialization in another ML field.

  • 3 years of experience with ML infrastructure (e.g., model deployment, model evaluation, optimization, data processing, debugging).

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.

  • 5 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.

  • 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.

  • Experience developing accessible technologies.

About the job

Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward. At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share, and build community through our stories. We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another in the process. Working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world. We explore new ideas, solve real problems, and have fun — and we do it all together.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $174000 - $252000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more aboutbenefits at Google (https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/) .

Responsibilities

  • Write and test product or system development code.

  • Collaborate with peers and stakeholders through design and code reviews to ensure best practices amongst available technologies (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency).

  • 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.

  • Design and implement solutions in one or more specialized ML areas, leverage ML infrastructure, and demonstrate expertise in a chosen field.

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