Software Engineer III, Content Management System, YouTube

Software Engineer III, Content Management System, You Tube

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with software development in C++, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.
• Experience in Backend software development and Data Analysis.

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
• 2 years of experience with data structures or algorithms.

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.

As a Software Engineer on the You Tube Content Management System team, you will design, build, evolve, and maintain the critical systems that facilitate the interactions between You Tube and all major media companies worldwide.

• Designing and implementing global-scale systems: work with dozens of teams across You Tube to architect and evolve the storage, indexing and serving infrastructure for You Tube’s global copyright database of billions of assets and copyright claims.
• Pushing Boundaries: lead the integration of agentic tools to automate complex investigations and data reconciliation.
• Domain Mastery: developing deep domain expertise is a core requirement of this role, as the copyright landscape is complex and rapidly evolving, driven by advancements in Generative AI and shifts in regulatory frameworks.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law.

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Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.