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 YouTube advertising products. The role involves developing next-generation technologies that impact billions of users, requiring expertise in various areas including distributed computing, large-scale system design, and user interface development.

The ideal candidate will have strong full-stack development skills, particularly in languages like Java, Python, Golang, or C++ for backend, and JavaScript/TypeScript for frontend work. You'll be part of a team that builds and maintains Google's advertising products across search, display, shopping, travel, and video advertising platforms.

This position offers the opportunity to work on complex technical challenges at massive scale, collaborate with talented engineers, and directly impact Google's core advertising business. The role combines technical expertise with the chance to shape products that help businesses of all sizes grow through effective advertising tools.