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Senior Data Engineer, YouTube

YouTube is a platform where everyone can share their story, explore what they love, and connect with others through video content.
Data
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS
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Job Description

YouTube Analytics and Data Science is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join their team focused on developing critical data infrastructure that powers business decisions. The role involves building and maintaining data pipelines that support content partnerships and the creator ecosystem, helping business leaders optimize partner-facing teams' effectiveness.

As a Data Engineer, you'll be part of a community of analytics professionals working on projects ranging from developing business-critical data pipelines to building tools for analyzing content partnerships. You'll be responsible for democratizing YouTube's business data and helping leaders make informed decisions through business intelligence.

The position requires expertise in SQL and ETL systems to produce datasets, establish standard procedures, and develop broad expertise across data domains. You'll work on scaling centralized reporting to improve business operations' effectiveness and efficiency.

YouTube's mission centers on giving everyone a voice and fostering community through shared stories. The team operates at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creativity, moving at the speed of culture. The collaborative environment encourages exploring new ideas, solving real problems, and having fun while working together.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills in data engineering, experience with large-scale data platforms, and excellent communication abilities. They should be comfortable navigating ambiguity and working with multiple stakeholders in a dynamic environment. This role offers the opportunity to impact YouTube's business operations through data-driven solutions while working with cutting-edge technology and a collaborative team.

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Responsibilities For Senior Data Engineer, YouTube

  • Conduct requirements gathering and project scoping sessions with stakeholders
  • Design, build, and optimize data architecture and ETL pipelines
  • Work with analysts to productionize and scale value-creating capabilities
  • Drive data reliability, integrity, and governance
  • Engage with analyst community and advocate best practices

Requirements For Senior Data Engineer, YouTube

Python
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 5 years of experience designing data pipelines and dimensional data modeling
  • 5 years of experience working with data infrastructure and data models
  • 5 years of experience coding in one or more programming languages
  • Experience with data warehouses and large-scale distributed data platforms
  • Excellent business and technical communication skills
  • Problem-solving skills