Staff Software Engineer, AI/ML Recommendations, Rankings, Predictions, YouTube

Join YouTube's engineering team as a Staff Software Engineer focused on AI/ML Recommendations, Rankings, and Predictions. This role combines cutting-edge technology with creative innovation to shape how billions of users discover and engage with content. You'll lead the development of sophisticated recommendation systems, working at massive scale to enhance user experiences through advanced machine learning techniques.

As a technical leader, you'll guide teams in designing and implementing large-scale software solutions, with a particular focus on recommendation systems, model deployment, and ML infrastructure optimization. The role requires deep expertise in both software engineering and machine learning, with opportunities to influence technical direction across multiple teams.

YouTube believes in giving everyone a voice and building community through shared stories. Working here means being at the intersection of technology and creativity, with the chance to impact billions of users globally. The position offers competitive compensation ($197,000-$291,000 base salary) plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of software development experience, with deep expertise in recommendation systems and ML infrastructure. You'll work in either Mountain View or San Bruno, CA, collaborating with world-class engineers and researchers to solve complex technical challenges. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of content discovery and user engagement on one of the world's largest platforms.