Senior Software Engineer, YouTube Ads Infrastructure

Google is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their YouTube Ads Infrastructure team, focusing on developing and maintaining critical advertising systems that power the open internet. This role combines the challenge of large-scale system design with the opportunity to impact billions of users worldwide.

The position requires expertise in software development, system architecture, and a strong foundation in data structures and algorithms. As a senior engineer, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions that connect advertisers, publishers, and users through Google's advertising ecosystem.

The role offers competitive compensation ($166,000-$244,000 base salary) plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Located in Kirkland, WA, you'll be part of Google's broader engineering organization, working on projects that directly impact YouTube's advertising infrastructure.

Key responsibilities include writing and testing code, leading design reviews, providing technical mentorship through code reviews, contributing to documentation, and resolving complex system issues. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of software development experience, with particular strength in system design and architecture.

This position offers the opportunity to work on challenging technical problems at massive scale, collaborate with talented engineers across Google, and make a significant impact on YouTube's advertising platform. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, making it ideal for engineers who want to grow their careers while working on business-critical systems.

Google provides a collaborative environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work on cutting-edge technology. The company's commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and user impact makes this an exciting opportunity for experienced software engineers looking to take their careers to the next level.