Staff Software Engineer, YouTube Trust and Safety Data

YouTube is a global video-sharing platform that enables users to upload, share, and discover content while building communities.
$189,000 - $284,000
Data
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Consumer

Description For Staff Software Engineer, YouTube Trust and Safety Data

YouTube Data team is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Trust and Safety Data engineering team. This role is crucial in making YouTube safer and more trustworthy for users and creators by providing insightful data and metrics. The team operates one of the world's largest data warehouses and builds cutting-edge, scalable infrastructure.

The position involves developing sophisticated applications, analyzing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve YouTube's abuse-fighting capabilities. You'll work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and content moderation, helping maintain Google's product reputation and making the internet safer.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in software development, data structures/algorithms, and working with big data analytics. Technical leadership experience and the ability to work in a complex, matrixed organization are highly valued. The role offers the opportunity to work on planetary-scale data challenges while contributing to YouTube's mission of giving everyone a voice and building community through stories.

Working at YouTube means being part of a culture that moves at the speed of culture itself, combining technology and creativity to solve real problems. The position comes with competitive compensation including base salary, bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The team is committed to diversity, equality, and creating a culture of belonging.

This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about data engineering, has strong technical leadership skills, and wants to make a meaningful impact on content safety and trust in one of the world's largest video platforms.

Last updated 9 days ago

Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, YouTube Trust and Safety Data

  • Work with many groups across YouTube: Engineers, Product Managers, Data Scientists, Business Analysts and Product Operations to deliver metrics at scale
  • Plan OKRs and align them with the bigger team strategy
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the team members

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer, YouTube Trust and Safety Data

Python
Go
Java
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience in software development, and with data structures/algorithms
  • 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products
  • 3 years of experience with software design and architecture
  • 4 years of coding experience in Python, Go, Java, or C++
  • 2 years of experience working with big data and analytics

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, YouTube Trust and Safety Data

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits package

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