YouTube · 2 hours ago
Senior Staff Software Engineer, Video Playback, YouTube
San Bruno, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$248K/yr - $349K/yr
10+ years expYouTube is a leading platform for video sharing and interaction. They are seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to lead the mobile video playback team, focusing on innovating video experiences and advancing the player stack while collaborating with internal and industry partners.
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Responsibilities
Lead client media innovation to bring next-generation codecs and formats (e.g., AV1/2, Spatial Audio) to users. Enable innovative video experiences by leveraging on-device GPU and NPU for advanced rendering effects, while contributing to the advancement of networking and crypto stacks
Evolve the mobile player architecture and platform to deliver the best playback experience across all YouTube products (Main, Music, Kids, YTV) and video formats (VOD, Shorts, Live, Encrypted content)
Drive deep investigative work to unlock performance at scale
Foster strong partnerships and technical collaboration with internal teams (YouTube Apps, Infrastructure, AOM, Android, Pixel) and industry partners (OEMs, SOCs, Network Operators, technical standards bodies). Embrace and experiment with emerging technologies, such as GenAI
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
10 years of experience in software engineering
3 years of experience in mobile engineering (e.g., iOS or Android) or mobile media experience (e.g., codecs or graphics)
Preferred
Experience as a tech lead, a formal mentor, or a go-to expert for a team
Experience working with video, music or other media related products
Experience in designing, building, and operating systems at large scale
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Benefits
Company
YouTube
YouTube is a platform for sharing and watching videos, including movies, music clips, and amateur content.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.5MKey Investors
Sequoia Capital
2006-10-01Acquired
2006-03-30Series Unknown· $8M
2005-11-01Series A· $3.5M
Leadership Team
Neal Mohan
CEO
Angela Courtin
Vice President, YouTube Marketing Brand, Creative, Culture & Media
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