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Senior Software Engineer, Android, YouTube Create
Posted 2 weeks ago
Job Description
- Lead the design and development of core video-creation features on YouTube Create Android app, such as advanced editing tools, effects, and AI-powered media generation, ensuring a seamless and high-performance experience for creators.
- Drive the technical roadmap for Android infrastructure by scoping and implementing complex projects, such as media-engine migrations (e.g., MEv2) or reliability frameworks, that span multiple quarters and require minimal supervision.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including Product, Design, and Backend teams, to translate ambiguous product requirements into scalable technical solutions that impact the future of mobile content creation at YouTube
- Mentor and guide engineers, setting technical standards through rigorous code and design reviews, and helping junior team members grow their technical and professional skills.
- Identify and resolve systemic technical debt or process bottlenecks, improving developer productivity and ensuring long-term sustainability of the Android codebase.