Staff Software Engineer, YouTube Ads Video Creatives

Google develops next-generation technologies impacting billions of users, focusing on large-scale systems, AI, natural language processing, and UI design. This position is within the Google Ads team, responsible for advertiser-facing video creation and enhancement tools using AI and Generative AI models like Gemini, aiming to optimize video assets in the Google Ads buyside frontend.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience with software development in modern web technologies, frontend frameworks, and distributed web applications.
• Experience with modern web languages and frameworks such as TypeScript, JavaScript, Angular, React, Dart, and server-side RPC integration.
• Experience leading technical architecture, cross-functional projects, or mentoring engineers.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• 8 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
• 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
• Experience building interfaces that incorporate AI/ML models, large language models (LLMs), or generative media workflows with user steering and refinement.

• Develop direct technical leadership and architecture.
• Influence and coach a distributed team of engineers.
• Facilitate alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines.
• Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance large-scale software solutions.

In most instances, this position requires in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. Google is an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of various protected characteristics. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities or special needs.