Staff Software Engineer, ML Data Infrastructure, YouTube

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.

As a Staff Software Engineer for ML Data Infrastructure at YouTube, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining large-scale data processing pipelines in C++ to support next-generation machine learning models and training methodologies. In this technical leadership role, you will propose initiatives to enhance infrastructure, secure alignment and commitment from internal clients, and architect novel solutions for evolving ML data use cases. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams focused on recommendation quality, storage systems, data logging, and privacy compliance.
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: $207000 - $301000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

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Provide technical leadership on high-impact projects.

Influence and coach a distributed team of engineers.

Facilitate alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines.

Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.

Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance large-scale software solutions.

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

8 years of experience in software development.

5 years of experience building and developing large-scale data infrastructure, distributed systems, or large-scale libraries utilizing C++.

5 years of experience testing, and launching software products.

3 years of experience with software design and architecture.

3 years of experience with ML model architecture and training.

Preferred qualifications:

Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

8 years of experience with data structures/algorithms.

3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.

3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects.

Excellent communication skills.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

8 years of experience in software development.

5 years of experience building and developing large-scale data infrastructure, distributed systems, or large-scale libraries utilizing C++.

5 years of experience testing, and launching software products.

3 years of experience with software design and architecture.

3 years of experience with ML model architecture and training.