Staff Software Engineer, YouTube OTT Scaled Content Management

Google is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the technical strategy for YouTube's OTT Scaled Content Management team. This role sits at the intersection of technology and entertainment, focusing on bringing premium content (movies, shows, news, and sports) to YouTube's global audience. The position requires a seasoned technical leader who can drive both strategic vision and hands-on execution.

The role involves building sophisticated content management infrastructure and tools that power YouTube's premium content ecosystem. You'll be responsible for developing and maintaining systems that handle content storage, reconciliation, and publishing, while also creating tools for media companies within YouTube Studio and Analytics platforms.

As a technical leader, you'll influence the broader OTT organization's technical direction, establish best practices, and ensure the implementation of robust monitoring and testing systems. The position requires expertise in distributed systems, API development, and data pipeline construction, with a focus on scalability and reliability.

Working at YouTube means being part of a mission to give everyone a voice and show them the world. The team operates at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creativity, moving at the speed of culture while solving complex technical challenges at scale.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who wants to make a significant impact on how premium content is delivered to billions of users worldwide while working with the latest technologies and leading a team at one of the world's most influential tech companies.