Staff Engineer, YouTube Shopping

Google is seeking a Staff Engineer for YouTube Shopping to lead technical initiatives that enhance the platform's e-commerce capabilities. This role sits at the intersection of technology and creator economy, focusing on building solutions that empower content creators in the shopping space. The position requires a seasoned engineer who can bridge technical excellence with business understanding, leading teams through complex technical challenges while maintaining focus on user needs and business metrics.

The role combines strategic technical leadership with hands-on engineering work, requiring expertise in large-scale system design, data structures, and algorithms. As a Staff Engineer, you'll be instrumental in shaping the technical direction of YouTube Shopping, working closely with Product Managers and other engineering teams to deliver robust solutions that scale to YouTube's massive user base.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who wants to make a significant impact on how millions of creators and users interact with shopping features on YouTube. The position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology while solving real-world e-commerce challenges at scale. You'll be part of YouTube's mission to give everyone a voice and show them the world, specifically focusing on building tools and features that enable creators to better monetize their content through shopping experiences.

The ideal candidate will bring both technical depth and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor other engineers, drive technical discussions, and make strategic decisions that balance innovation with practical implementation. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of social commerce, combining video content with shopping experiences in ways that could reshape how people discover and purchase products online.