JobsStaff Software Engineering Tech Lead, YouTube Living Room
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Staff Software Engineering Tech Lead, YouTube Living Room

Google

Location

San Bruno, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/9/2026

Compensation

$207,000 - $301,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
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·FY 2025

Job description

The Staff Software Engineering Tech Lead for YouTube Living Room will lead the development of YouTube experiences on various TV platforms, ensuring high-quality delivery across a wide range of devices. This role involves mentoring a team of engineers and driving technical excellence while managing project priorities and deliverables. The team focuses on optimizing performance and memory for resource-constrained hardware, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance user experience. The position requires collaboration with internal teams and external partners to integrate features seamlessly.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in software development.
  • 3 years of experience programming in C++.
  • 3 years of experience with multi-threaded programming and CPU-sensitive performance optimization.
  • Experience building systems on embedded devices working close to hardware.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the technical direction and development for TV platforms.
  • Mentor and lead a team of engineers, driving technical excellence and best practices.
  • Oversee and implement critical performance and memory optimization initiatives.
  • Facilitate deep technical collaboration with internal web client teams.
  • Lead cross-team integration efforts for YouTube Living Room on partner devices.
  • Leverage Generative AI tools for coding, debugging, and data analysis.

Benefits

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

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