Join YouTube and contribute to a platform where storytelling and community thrive. We combine cutting-edge technology with creativity to connect people globally. This role focuses on developing and deploying advanced AI applications that deliver significant business value, operating at the forefront of innovation.

We are seeking a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer with expertise in Generative AI to drive the transition of AI prototypes into robust, production-ready solutions. You will play a crucial role in shaping the future of AI at YouTube, ensuring our technologies empower users and enhance their experience.

Lead the delivery of complex AI applications, transforming prototypes into production-grade solutions like multi-agent systems. You will develop rapid proof-of-concepts using frontier GenAI technologies, translating business needs into tangible software. Responsibilities include owning the full software development lifecycle, authoring technical designs, writing clean code, and building front-ends.

Further responsibilities involve engineering high-performance evaluation pipelines and observability frameworks for agentic systems, ensuring accuracy, safety, and low latency. You will also resolve enterprise AI blockers by addressing technical challenges such as data readiness, system integration, and state-management complexities.

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or a related quantitative field is required, alongside 6 years of experience in full-stack software development and system design. Proficiency in back-end languages like Java, Python, or C++, and front-end languages such as JavaScript or TypeScript is essential.

Candidates must have experience with database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) and building AI-powered products utilizing technologies like long context windows and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG). Preferred qualifications include experience as a tech lead and in SRE, InfoSec, or DevOps practices, along with advanced GenAI architecture experience.