Staff Software Engineer, AI/ML GenAI, YouTube
Company: Google
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
practical experience. 8 years of experience in software
development. 5 years of experience leading ML design and optimizing
ML infrastructure (e.g., model deployment, model evaluation, data
processing, debugging, fine tuning). 5 years of experience testing,
and launching software products. 3 years of experience with
software design and architecture. 2 years of experience with state
of the art GenAI techniques (e.g., LLMs, Multi-Modal, Large Vision
Models) or with GenAI-related concepts (language modeling, computer
vision). Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree or PhD in
Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. 8
years of experience with data structures/algorithms. 3 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. About the job Google's software engineers
develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions
of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one
another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale,
and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who
bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval,
distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and
data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language
processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing
every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific
project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch
teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and
evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership
qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the
full-stack as we continue to push technology forward. At YouTube,
we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the
world is a better place when we listen, share, and build community
through our stories. We work together to give everyone the power to
share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one
another in the process. Working at the intersection of cutting-edge
technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of
culture with a shared goal to show people the world. We explore new
ideas, solve real problems, and have fun — and we do it all
together. The US base salary range for this full-time position is
$207,000-$300,000 bonus equity benefits. Our salary ranges are
determined by role, level, and location. Within the range,
individual pay is determined by work location and additional
factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant
education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the
specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring
process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US
role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include
bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .
Responsibilities Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and
enhance large scale software solutions. Provide technical
leadership on high-impact projects. Manage project priorities,
deadlines, and deliverables. Facilitate alignment and clarity
across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines. Influence and coach
a distributed team of engineers. Lead the design of GenAI
solutions, optimize ML infrastructure, and guide the development of
data preparation and model optimization strategies.
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