Software Engineer ll, YouTube MetaData

Google develops next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another.
$120,000 - $180,000
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
1+ year of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Consumer
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Description For Software Engineer ll, YouTube MetaData

Google is seeking a Software Engineer II to join their YouTube Metadata team in a role that combines cutting-edge technology with creative innovation. This position is crucial for managing and delivering high-quality metadata that powers YouTube's various investigative processes. The role involves working with massive-scale data processing, handling hundreds of terabytes daily through both batch and streaming pipelines.

As part of Google's engineering team, you'll be at the forefront of developing technologies that impact billions of users worldwide. The position offers opportunities to work on complex challenges in distributed computing, large-scale system design, and data storage. YouTube's mission is to give everyone a voice and create a platform where stories can be shared and communities can flourish.

The ideal candidate will join a talented engineering team focused on metadata delivery systems that support multiple YouTube divisions, including Creator Analytics, Commerce, Music and Premium, and Abuse Detection. You'll be responsible for building resilient, fault-tolerant systems and driving the evolution of YouTube's metadata ecosystem through innovative solutions and architectural improvements.

This role offers the perfect blend of technical challenges and impactful work, allowing you to contribute to a platform that shapes how people worldwide connect and share content. You'll be part of a dynamic environment that values both technical excellence and creative problem-solving, with opportunities to grow and evolve alongside Google's fast-paced business.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineer ll, YouTube MetaData

  • Work with a team of engineers responsible for delivering high-quality, change-tracked metadata for YouTube
  • Manage the processing of hundred of terabytes of data daily
  • Build resilient and fault-tolerant systems for metadata delivery
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across YouTube (Creator Analytics, Commerce, Music and Premium, Shopping and Abuse Detection)
  • Drive the evolution of YouTube's metadata ecosystem

Requirements For Software Engineer ll, YouTube MetaData

Python
Java
JavaScript
Go
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 1 year of experience with software development in one or more programming languages
  • 1 year of experience with data structures or algorithms
  • 1 year of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure or distributed systems
  • Experience with C++, Go, SQL preferred
  • Experience with technologies like Boq/Pod, Spanner, Bigtable and Flume preferred

Benefits For Software Engineer ll, YouTube MetaData

Medical Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Accommodation for special needs

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