Senior Software Engineer, GenAI, YouTube Developer Infrastructure
Description For Senior Software Engineer, GenAI, YouTube Developer Infrastructure
Google's YouTube Developer Infrastructure Team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Generative AI to enhance developer tools and infrastructure. This role is crucial in equipping YouTube developers with cutting-edge resources needed to create exceptional user experiences. The position combines advanced infrastructure development with AI innovation, focusing on quality, ease, velocity, and partner success.
The role involves working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creativity, specifically in applying Generative AI to improve developer productivity and software quality. You'll be part of a team that's responsible for building and maintaining the tools that power YouTube's development ecosystem, working directly with product teams to understand and solve their technical challenges.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to influence the future of software development at YouTube by implementing AI-driven solutions. The position requires a strong background in software engineering, machine learning, and distributed systems, combined with a passion for improving developer experiences. You'll be working in an environment that values innovation, technical excellence, and the ability to deliver solutions that impact millions of users.
The ideal candidate will bring together expertise in software development, AI/ML, and infrastructure, with a focus on practical applications of generative AI in development workflows. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to work on challenging technical problems while contributing to YouTube's mission of giving everyone a voice and showing them the world.
Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer, GenAI, YouTube Developer Infrastructure
- Design, develop, and maintain software tools and infrastructure using GenAI to improve engineering velocity, reduce developer friction, and enhance partner success
- Collaborate with product teams to understand their needs and develop solutions that address their pain points
- Work with product teams to improve code quality, testability, and maintainability
- Contribute to the development of best practices and standards for using generative AI in software development
- Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in generative AI and apply them to your work
Requirements For Senior Software Engineer, GenAI, YouTube Developer Infrastructure
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
- 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, and with data structures/algorithms
- 3 years of experience with Machine Learning/Artificial intelligence (AI/ML) algorithms and tools or natural language processing
- 3 years of experience testing, maintaining or launching software products
- Experience with CI/CD tooling and implementation
- Experience with developing and maintaining distributed systems
- Experience with generative AI models and their applications in software development
- Understanding of software development principles, including design patterns, data structures, and algorithms
