Software Engineer II, Full Stack, YouTube Studio

Google's YouTube team is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer II to join their YouTube Studio team in Zürich. This role is perfect for engineers who want to work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creative content delivery. You'll be part of a team that believes in giving everyone a voice and building community through storytelling.

As a Software Engineer II, you'll be responsible for developing scalable applications across the full technology stack, from front-end user interfaces to back-end server logic. The role involves working with modern technologies including JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, and Go, while also incorporating emerging technologies like GenAI.

The position offers the opportunity to work on projects critical to Google's needs, with the possibility to switch teams and projects as both you and the business evolve. You'll collaborate closely with UX designers and product managers to create solutions that impact billions of users worldwide.

YouTube's mission is to show people the world through shared stories and community building. The team moves at the speed of culture, combining cutting-edge technology with boundless creativity. This role requires someone who can manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables while maintaining high standards of code quality and user experience.

The ideal candidate will bring fresh ideas to areas including distributed computing, large-scale system design, UI design, and artificial intelligence. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a significant impact on how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another through the YouTube platform.