Software Engineer III, Infrastructure, YouTube

Google is seeking a Software Engineer III to join their YouTube Infrastructure team. This role offers an opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects that impact billions of users worldwide. The position requires expertise in C++ development and experience with large-scale distributed systems.

The role involves developing next-generation technologies across various domains including distributed computing, system design, networking, and data storage. As a Software Engineer III, you'll be responsible for writing production code, participating in design reviews, and ensuring best practices through code reviews. The position offers exposure to complex technical challenges at massive scale.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $141,000 to $202,000 base salary, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The role is available in either Mountain View, CA or Cambridge, MA, offering the opportunity to work from two of Google's major tech hubs.

Google provides an engineering-focused environment where you'll work alongside talented peers to solve some of technology's greatest challenges. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, offering equal opportunities and fostering a culture of belonging. This role offers significant growth potential as Google continues to expand its technological capabilities and impact on global users.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of software development experience, strong C++ skills, and a track record of working with large-scale systems. Additional experience with performance optimization, data structures, algorithms, and system health diagnosis would be advantageous. The role offers the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to YouTube's infrastructure while working on projects that directly impact user experience at a global scale.