The Staff Software Engineer role at YouTube focuses on AI/ML recommendations, rankings, and predictions. The position requires deep expertise in software development and machine learning, particularly in building and deploying recommendation systems. The engineer will work on high-impact projects, providing technical leadership and influencing stakeholders. This role is critical in optimizing ML infrastructure and enhancing large-scale software solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 5 years of experience building and deploying recommendation systems models in production.
• 5 years of experience leading ML design and optimizing ML infrastructure.
• 5 years of experience testing and launching software products.
• 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance large scale software solutions.
• Provide technical leadership on high-impact projects.
• Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Facilitate alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines.
• Influence and coach a distributed team of engineers.
• Lead the design and implementation of recommendation systems and optimize ML infrastructure.

• Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.