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

Google is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their YouTube team, focusing on AI/ML Recommendations, Rankings, and Predictions. This is a senior technical leadership role that combines deep expertise in machine learning systems with large-scale software engineering. The position offers an opportunity to impact how billions of users discover and interact with content on YouTube through sophisticated recommendation systems.

The role requires extensive experience in building and deploying recommendation systems models in production environments, with a focus on retrieval, prediction, ranking, and embedding models. The successful candidate will lead the technical direction of projects, manage cross-functional teams, and drive the architecture of complex ML systems that operate at Google scale.

At YouTube, the mission is to give everyone a voice and show them the world. This role is central to that mission, working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creative content delivery. The team moves at the speed of culture, building systems that help connect users with the content they love while fostering a sense of community.

The compensation package is competitive, with a base salary range of $197,000-$291,000, plus additional benefits including bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The position offers the opportunity to work from either Mountain View or San Bruno, CA, putting you at the heart of Google's innovation centers.

This is an ideal role for someone who combines technical depth in ML systems with the leadership skills to guide teams and shape the future of content discovery on one of the world's largest platforms. The position requires both hands-on technical expertise and the ability to lead and influence across a complex organization.