Senior Staff Software Engineer, Media Algorithms, YouTube
Job Description
YouTube is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to join their Media Algorithms team, focusing on advancing video infrastructure and audio/video processing technologies. This role combines expertise in audio/video processing with software engineering to improve YouTube's massive-scale video delivery system.
The position requires deep technical knowledge in audio/video processing, coding, and streaming, along with experience in AI/ML applications. You'll work on cutting-edge projects involving video coding, processing standards, and advanced ML/AI models for audio and video, implementing solutions that impact billions of users worldwide.
As a senior technical leader, you'll drive innovation in YouTube's video infrastructure, optimizing quality while managing scaling costs and resource usage. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, including product managers and researchers, to define and execute on strategic initiatives.
The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $248,000 to $349,000 base salary, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. This reflects YouTube's commitment to attracting top talent in the media technology space.
The position is based in Mountain View, CA, placing you at the heart of Google's main campus and YouTube's technical operations. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, technical excellence, and the ability to solve complex problems at scale.
This role offers the opportunity to work on planet-scale video infrastructure, implementing solutions that directly impact how billions of users consume and interact with video content. You'll be at the forefront of applying AI/ML technologies to media processing, while helping shape the future of video delivery and quality standards at YouTube.
The ideal candidate will bring a combination of technical depth in audio/video processing, leadership experience, and a track record of driving innovation in media technology. This position offers significant growth potential and the chance to make a lasting impact on how the world consumes video content.
Responsibilities For Senior Staff Software Engineer, Media Algorithms, YouTube
- Generate ideas, algorithms, and tools to ensure excellent video experience for users
- Execute focused research and rapid-prototyping of new audio technologies
- Enhance audio at YouTube and develop novel audio capabilities
- Develop AI/ML models to evaluate and optimize audio quality, algorithms, codecs and products
- Collaborate with internal and external teams on product roadmaps and long-term initiatives
Requirements For Senior Staff Software Engineer, Media Algorithms, YouTube
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
- 8 years of experience in audio or video processing and software development
- 7 years of experience in thought leadership, execution, and prototyping
- 5 years of experience working on audio algorithm and product development
- Knowledge of signal processing, machine learning, data analysis, and generative models
Benefits For Senior Staff Software Engineer, Media Algorithms, YouTube
- Bonus
- Equity
- Benefits package
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