Software Engineer III, YouTube

YouTube is a platform where everyone has a voice, working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creativity to share stories and build community.
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
2+ years of experience
Consumer

Description For Software Engineer III, YouTube

YouTube, a leading platform in video sharing and community building, is seeking a Software Engineer III to join their dynamic team. This role offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, where you'll help shape how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another.

As a Software Engineer III, you'll be working on critical projects that directly impact YouTube's massive-scale operations. The role demands versatility and leadership qualities, as you'll be involved in full-stack development while pushing technology forward. You'll be responsible for designing, developing, testing, deploying, maintaining, and enhancing software solutions that power YouTube's platform.

The position offers the unique opportunity to work in an environment where everyone's voice matters and where technology meets creativity. You'll be part of a team that moves at the speed of culture, working together to show people the world through shared stories and experiences. The role requires strong technical expertise to manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables effectively.

YouTube's engineering challenges are unique due to its massive scale and impact. You'll be working with various technologies across information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking, data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and UI design. The role offers opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and the fast-paced business grow and evolve.

Join YouTube's engineering team to be part of a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and impact. You'll work alongside talented peers who are passionate about technology and its potential to connect people worldwide. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and wants to make a meaningful impact on how billions of people share and consume content.

Last updated 5 days ago

Responsibilities For Software Engineer III, YouTube

  • Write product or system development code
  • Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders
  • Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback
  • Contribute to existing documentation or educational content
  • Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve issues

Requirements For Software Engineer III, YouTube

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree
  • 2 years of experience with data structures or algorithms
  • English proficiency

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