Staff Software Engineer, YouTube Commerce

**Job Description:** As a software engineer at Google, you will be developing next-generation technologies that revolutionize how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information. Your role will involve handling information at a massive scale and working on projects that extend beyond web search. You are expected to bring fresh ideas from various domains such as information retrieval, distributed computing, system design, networking, security, artificial intelligence, UI design, and more. Your versatility, leadership qualities, and enthusiasm to tackle new challenges across the full-stack are essential as you contribute to critical projects that meet Google's evolving needs. **Key Responsibilities:** - Lead key projects and establish the larger technical strategic direction for the team, focusing on expanding the capabilities of YouTube's paid products through the YouTube Commerce Billing Platform. - Play a vital role in growing YouTube's Paid Ecosystem by leveraging your skills and judgment to drive new direct business opportunities and diversify YouTube's revenue streams. **Qualifications Required:** - Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. - Minimum of 8 years of experience in software development. - At least 5 years of experience in design, architecture, and testing/launching software products. **About the Company:** YouTube Commerce Platform powers YouTube's paid offerings, including subscriptions like YouTube Music, Premium, NFL Sunday Ticket, and Primetime Channels. It plays a critical role in YouTube's strategy, driving significant revenue and creating value for users, creators, and content partners. At YouTube, the belief in empowering every individual to share their voice and build communities through storytelling is at the core of their mission. The company operates at the intersection of technology and creativity, moving at the pace of culture to showcase the world to people. The collaborative environment fosters innovation, problem-solving, and a shared commitment to making a positive impact through technology. (Note: The above JD is an excerpt from the provided job description. Additional details about the company have been included for context.),