Minimum qualifications Bachelor s degree or equivalent practical experience 8 years of experience programming in C Java Python Kotlin or Go 5 years of experience testing and launching software products 3 years of experience with software design and architecture Preferred qualifications 8 years of experience with data structures algorithms 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 About the job 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 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 Responsibilities Develop a detailed understanding of YouTube YT Shopping Collaborate with Cross-functional x-fn partners Engineering Managers EMs and Program Managers PMs to support strategic business priorities with technical roadmaps Author and guide the team in producing robust end-to-end technical designs translating product requirements into well-defined implementation plans that can be executed on Support the engineering team throughout the entire development cycle actively participating in design code and launch reviews resulting in high-quality features Conduct data analyses to evaluate the impact of implemented features on key business metrics contribute to the definition and continuous monitoring of relevant performance indicators Foster strong collaborative relationships with other YouTube Shopping Team Leads TLs and YouTube platform infra engineering teams to realize design with best practices within realistic timelines Google is proud to be an equal chance workplace and is an affirmative action employer We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements See also Google s EEO Policy and EEO is the Law If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form