Senior Staff Software Engineer, Media Algorithms, YouTube

YouTube's Media Algorithms team is at the forefront of video infrastructure innovation, combining expertise in audio/video processing with cutting-edge software engineering. This Senior Staff Software Engineer role focuses on developing and optimizing YouTube's video infrastructure to serve billions of users worldwide.

The position requires deep expertise in audio/video processing, machine learning, and large-scale system design. You'll work on critical projects including video coding, processing, and evaluation standards, while also developing advanced ML/AI audio and video models. The role offers the unique opportunity to impact how billions of users consume and interact with video content globally.

As a senior technical leader, you'll be responsible for driving innovation in video quality, optimizing resource usage, and developing new capabilities using AI/ML technologies. The role combines technical depth in media processing with the challenge of operating at YouTube's massive scale.

The compensation package is highly competitive, ranging from $248,000 to $349,000 base salary, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. YouTube offers a collaborative environment where creativity meets cutting-edge technology, allowing you to work on problems that affect billions of users.

The ideal candidate will bring both technical expertise in audio/video processing and leadership experience in driving complex technical projects. You'll work with cross-functional teams, including product managers and researchers, to shape the future of video technology at YouTube. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on how the world shares and consumes video content while working with industry-leading technology and talented colleagues.