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Senior Staff Software Engineer, Technical Lead, YouTube Ads Surfaces and Experiences

Google

Location

Mountain View, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/24/2026

Compensation

$262,000 - $364,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.4% approval-14% YoY
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Job description

The Senior Staff Software Engineer, Technical Lead for YouTube Ads Surfaces and Experiences at Google is responsible for driving engineering strategy and making key technical decisions. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent feature development across various surfaces. The position requires deep expertise in software development and architecture, particularly in the context of AI and machine learning technologies. The engineer will also mentor and develop the next generation of technical leaders within the organization.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience programming in JavaScript or TypeScript.
  • 8 years of experience programming in Java or C++.
  • 5 years of experience with design and architecture, and testing/launching software products.
  • Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Drive long-term engineering strategy, incorporating organizational business priorities and technological shifts.
  • Own key technical decisions based on expertise, guiding the team through important design tradeoffs.
  • Identify system hotspots to improve the organization's technical health.
  • Invest in growing the next generation of technical leaders through direct coaching and mentorship.
  • Work cross-functionally to ensure features are built consistently across different surfaces.

Benefits

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

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Google Llc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

908

FY2026

Approval rate

98.4%

FY2026

LCA certified

4,273

FY2026

Entry-level share

0.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-14%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-51%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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