Staff Software Engineer, YouTube Ads Infrastructure

Google is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their YouTube Ads Infrastructure team, which represents the fastest-growing segment of Google's ad business. This role is critical in developing and maintaining the core systems that power YouTube's advertising capabilities, focusing on ad decisioning and enabling quality improvements across the platform.

The position requires a seasoned professional with 8+ years of software development experience who can lead technical projects and drive cross-functional initiatives. You'll be working at the intersection of massive-scale distributed systems and advertising technology, making decisions that impact billions of users and YouTube's revenue stream.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing large-scale software solutions, managing project priorities, and facilitating alignment across multiple teams. The role involves working with cutting-edge technologies and requires expertise in software architecture, system design, and cross-functional collaboration.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $197,000 to $291,000 base salary, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. This position is based in Kirkland, WA, and offers the opportunity to work with some of the best engineers in the industry while solving complex technical challenges at scale.

The ideal candidate will have experience in advertising platforms or serving systems, strong C++ skills, and a proven track record of technical leadership. You'll be joining a structured organization where you'll have the opportunity to influence the direction of YouTube's advertising infrastructure and drive significant impact across the platform.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for career growth, technical challenge, and the chance to work on systems that directly impact Google's core business. You'll be part of a team that's essential to YouTube's continued growth and success in the digital advertising space.