Distinguished Engineer, Video Formats, YouTube

YouTube is seeking a Distinguished Engineer for Video Formats to advance the state of the art in user-generated and broadcast video technology. This role sits within the YouTube Infrastructure team, which is crucial for delivering reliable, scalable, and high-quality video experiences to users worldwide.

The position requires deep technical expertise in video compression technologies, formats, and streaming protocols, with a focus on both traditional video processing and emerging AI-driven solutions. The ideal candidate will bring 15+ years of software engineering experience and 10+ years specifically in video technologies.

As Distinguished Engineer, you'll shape the technical vision for YouTube's video format strategy, working across multiple teams including Chrome, Android, and other Google divisions. You'll influence industry standards and build partnerships with key video technology partners while leading video encoding strategies for both client and server processing.

The role offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $349,000 to $485,000 plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Based in San Bruno, CA, you'll be at the heart of YouTube's technical innovation, working to improve video experiences for billions of users.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior technical leader to make a significant impact on the future of video technology at one of the world's largest video platforms. The role combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership, requiring both hands-on technical skills and the ability to influence and drive change across a complex organization.