Staff Software Engineer, YouTube Ads Experiences at Google

Seniority in posting: Advanced

Compensation

$207,000 – $300,000/yr

Location: Mountain View, California
Type: Full-time
Level: senior
Posted: Sep 28, 2026

Description

Google is hiring a senior software engineer for its YouTube Ads Experiences team to build scalable ad experiences and interactions across YouTube’s consumption surfaces. The role combines full-stack development, AI and generative-technology application, product alignment, and leadership of distributed engineering teams. Candidates need a bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience, 8 years of software development experience, and substantial experience with machine learning design and infrastructure, software testing and launches, software architecture, and generative AI or large-language-model interfaces. The position offers a US salary of $207,000–$300,000 plus a 20% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

Required Skills

Generative AI
Large Language Models
Machine Learning
Software Architecture
LLM Interfaces

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
Required Previous Experiences: 8 years of software development experience
5 years of machine learning design and infrastructure experience
5 years of software testing and product-launch experience, including 3 years of software design and architecture
Experience integrating generative AI tools or large-language-model interfaces
Experience applying AI, Gemini, GenAI, or LLMs to solve real-world technical problems
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
8 years of experience with data structures and algorithms
3 years of technical leadership experience leading project teams and setting technical direction
3 years of experience in a complex, matrixed organization with cross-functional or cross-business projects
Translation Company Name: YouTube