Staff Software Engineer, YouTube Developer Infrastructure
Google · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- On site
- Full-time
- $200,000 / year
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job highlights
- Develop cutting-edge AI and LLM infrastructure for YouTube.
- Build and enhance developer tools with Generative AI.
- Work on large-scale distributed systems.
- Design, develop, test, and deploy software solutions.
- Impact billions of users globally with your work.
About the role
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.With your technical expertise you will manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions.
The YouTube Developer Infrastructure team develops infrastructure and builds engineering products around Quality, Ease, velocity, and partner success. The ultimate goal of the team is to deliver tech infrastructure that impacts the lives of YouTube users. We develop, master and promote a purpose motivated adoption of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) development tools to achieve this.
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.
Responsibilities
- Work with the site leadership and organization executives on site specific priorities for YouTube Bengaluru initiatives (e.g., applied AI, verticals, etc).
- Build applied AI products.
- Design, develop or adopt key developer Generative AI tools and vibe coding techniques to fixing developer infrastructure tests and achieving developer infrastructure team's Objectives and Key Results (OKRs).
- Ideate, design and develop applied AI products for YouTube developers, including quality multi-modal agents to make the development process efficient.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience with software development.
- Experience with object-oriented programming, templates, and Standard Template Library (STL).
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience in working on Large Language Models (LLMs) or Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) quality problems.
- Experience in multiple programming languages (e.g., Java, C++, Python).
- Experience with performance testing tools and methodologies, and working with large-scale distributed systems.
- Experience with software engineering, C++, integration testing, tools development, performance tuning.
- Knowledge of system design, algorithms, and data structures.
- Ability to learn new AI frameworks, prototype and able to drive results.
Key skills/competency
- Software Engineering
- Developer Infrastructure
- Generative AI
- Large Language Models (LLMs)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Machine Learning (ML)
- System Design
- Performance Tuning
- Distributed Systems
- Object-Oriented Programming
Skills & topics
- Staff Software Engineer
- YouTube
- Developer Infrastructure
- Software Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- LLMs
- Generative AI
- Distributed Systems
- C++
- Java
- Python
- System Design
- Performance Tuning
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 8+ years of software development experience, object-oriented programming, and STL expertise. Emphasize any AI/ML, LLM, or distributed systems experience.
- Showcase relevant projects: Detail your experience with C++, Java, Python, system design, algorithms, and data structures. Include contributions to performance tuning and integration testing.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Expect questions on system design, algorithms, and object-oriented programming. Be ready to discuss your experience with large-scale distributed systems and AI/ML quality problems.
- Demonstrate leadership and learning: Highlight your ability to manage project priorities, learn new AI frameworks, and drive results. Show enthusiasm for tackling new problems across the full stack.
Technical preparation
Master object-oriented programming and STL.,Practice system design and algorithms.,Prepare for distributed systems questions.,Review LLM and AI/ML concepts.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex project you led.,How do you handle conflicting priorities?,Tell me about a time you learned a new technology.,How do you drive results in a team?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for a Staff Software Engineer at Google's YouTube Developer Infrastructure team?
- The Staff Software Engineer on the YouTube Developer Infrastructure team will focus on building applied AI products and developing Generative AI tools to enhance the developer experience. Responsibilities include designing, developing, and deploying these solutions, collaborating with leadership on strategic initiatives, and ensuring the efficiency of the development process.
- What qualifications are essential for this Staff Software Engineer role at Google?
- Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience, 8 years of software development experience, and proficiency in object-oriented programming, templates, and STL. Experience with C++ is also a key requirement.
- Are there any preferred qualifications that would make a candidate stand out for the YouTube Developer Infrastructure role?
- Preferred qualifications include experience with Large Language Models (LLMs), Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) quality problems, multiple programming languages (Java, C++, Python), performance testing, and large-scale distributed systems. Knowledge of system design, algorithms, and data structures is also highly valued.
- What kind of impact can a Staff Software Engineer have at Google's YouTube?
- Staff Software Engineers at Google's YouTube contribute to next-generation technologies that impact billions of users globally. The Developer Infrastructure team specifically aims to deliver tech infrastructure that enhances the lives of YouTube users through AI-driven tools and improvements to the development process.
- What is Google's approach to diversity and inclusion for this Staff Software Engineer position?
- Google is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action, valuing diversity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. They also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
- How does the YouTube Developer Infrastructure team use AI and ML in its work?
- The YouTube Developer Infrastructure team actively develops, masters, and promotes the adoption of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) development tools. They build applied AI products and multi-modal agents to improve the efficiency and quality of the development process for YouTube developers.