Software Engineer III, Google Ads, YouTube

Google is seeking a Software Engineer III to join their Google Ads YouTube team in Zürich. This role is part of Google's advertising technology division, which powers the open internet by connecting people, publishers, and advertisers. The position requires full-stack development expertise, with a focus on both backend systems and frontend user experiences.

As a Software Engineer III, you'll be working on critical projects within Google Ads, specifically focusing on advertising products including search, display, shopping, travel, and video advertising. The role involves developing solutions that help businesses of all sizes - from small businesses to large brands and YouTube creators - achieve measurable results through effective advertising tools.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in backend technologies like Java, Python, or Golang, combined with frontend skills in JavaScript/TypeScript. You'll be responsible for writing production code, participating in design reviews, conducting code reviews, contributing to documentation, and resolving system issues.

This position offers the opportunity to work with Google's massive-scale systems, contributing to technologies that impact billions of users. You'll be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of advertising technology while maintaining Google's high standards for code quality and system reliability.

The role combines technical expertise with business impact, as you'll be working on systems that directly contribute to Google's advertising revenue while helping businesses grow through effective digital advertising solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to work on challenging technical problems while delivering real business value.