Senior Staff Software Engineer, Youtube Ads Client and Rendering Infrastructure
About The Position
Google software engineers develop technologies used by billions of people to connect, explore, and interact with information. Engineers work on projects important to Google's needs and may have opportunities to move between teams and projects as the business evolves. The role calls for versatility, leadership, and willingness to tackle problems across the full stack. This position focuses on YouTube Ads client and rendering infrastructure. The engineer will manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables, and design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions. Google Ads applies machine learning and generative AI models, including Gemini, to support a global business. The work aims to protect users, improve ad quality, and optimize advertiser return on investment through collaboration with teams including Google Research and DeepMind. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The listed US compensation is $262,000–$364,000, plus a 25% bonus target, equity, and benefits.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in software development.
- 7 years of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks, or experience with compute technologies, storage, or hardware architecture.
- 5 years of experience with design and architecture, and testing/launching software products.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- 8 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
- 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
- 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional or cross-business projects.
Responsibilities
- Influence and coach a distributed team of engineers.
- Provide technical leadership on high-impact projects.
- Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance large-scale software solutions.
- Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
- Facilitate alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines.
Benefits
- 25% bonus target
- Equity
- Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
