Partner Engineer, YouTube Shopping (English, Japanese, Mandarin)

YouTube is seeking a Partner Engineer for their Shopping initiative who can bridge technical expertise with partner relationship management. This role combines software engineering with business development, requiring fluency in English, Japanese, and Mandarin to support client relationships in the region. The position is based at YouTube, where the mission is to give everyone a voice and build community through shared stories.

The role involves working at the intersection of technology and e-commerce, focusing on YouTube's Shopping stack and partner integrations. You'll be responsible for driving partner success through technical implementations, developing operational frameworks, and contributing to product strategy. This position requires understanding of both technical systems and business contexts, making it ideal for someone who can translate between technical and business stakeholders.

Key aspects of the role include managing technical integrations with e-commerce platforms and marketplaces, providing documentation and guidance, and creating scalable models for enterprise developer engagement. You'll work closely with product teams to shape features and roadmaps based on partner feedback, particularly for Live Shopping initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have experience with programming languages like C/C++, Java, Python or Go, understanding of database technologies, and familiarity with e-commerce ecosystems. This role offers the opportunity to impact YouTube's growing shopping features while working with a diverse set of partners across multiple regions.