Staff Software Engineer, YouTube, Music Integrations

Staff Software Engineer, YouTube, Music Integrations

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. With your technical expertise you will manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions.

The YouTube Music Integrations team strives to deliver a seamless, high-quality music experience to users on all their devices, ensuring YouTube Music (YTM) is available everywhere. Our mission is to integrate YTM into the hardware ecosystem, from wearables to automotive platforms, which represent significant growth vectors for our users. To help lead this effort, we are seeking a senior Individual Contributor to guide our technical strategy in the hardware integration space.

In this role, you will be responsible for the execution, maintenance, and evolution of hardware integration delivery and serve as the technical expert for all Music teams working on or adjacent to hardware integrations.

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 $197,000-$291,000 + 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development with a focus on mobile or hardware-adjacent applications.
• 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products.
• 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 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.
• Experience with the full software-hardware development life-cycle, including shipping software for hardware products.
• Experience in application development for hardware ecosystems (e.g. for Android, Chrome etc).
• Experience in identifying technical improvement areas, contributing directly to a team's roadmap, and proactively managing technical risk.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary technical expert and consultant for all Music teams on hardware integration, providing technical guidance and setting strategic direction.
• Identify, predict, and mitigate technical risks associated with the software-hardware development life-cycle before they materialize.
• Drive technical excellence and architectural best practices, with a focus on high performance, memory optimization, and power efficiency for resource-constrained hardware.
• Architect robust solutions for core system integrations, including intermittent network connectivity, and interaction with native platform services (e.g., vehicle data, watch sensors).
• Lead complex design reviews and represent the Music Integrations team in cross-organization working groups, and provide mentorship to junior engineers on best practices for software-hardware integration, system design, and code quality. Develop the teams technical excellence in design, development and launch, and drive adoption of technologies and tools to improve efficiency in hardware-software development.