Join Google's Creator Platform team and shape the future of YouTube Live. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll architect and build scalable creator tools, impacting billions of users globally.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology at the intersection of massive scale systems and boundless creativity. You'll contribute to the entire technical stack, developing a robust third-party YouTube Live creator ecosystem. We're seeking engineers who bring diverse perspectives and a passion for solving complex problems across the full-stack.

At YouTube, we empower individuals to share their stories and build communities. We operate at the speed of culture, driven by a shared ambition to showcase the world. Come explore new ideas, tackle significant challenges, and have fun with a collaborative team.

Take ownership of a Live control room, enhancing its architecture to support multiple client teams effectively.

Provide leadership and mentorship to a newly established live team in Bengaluru, fostering growth and development.

Collaborate closely with cross-functional leaders in Bengaluru and San Bruno (SBO) to deliver modern and dependable live streaming features.

Optimize and scale third-party Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to bolster the support and scalability of third-party ecosystems.

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience is essential for this role.

Possess at least 5 years of experience in mobile application development and back-end services, with proficiency in languages such as Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Flutter, iOS, or Android.

Demonstrate 3 years of experience in testing, maintaining, or launching software products, alongside 1 year of experience in software design and architecture.

For those with a Master's or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field, 5 years of experience with data structures and algorithms is highly valued. Experience in a technical leadership role, full-stack development, and consumer-facing product development, particularly in video, is preferred.