Principal Engineer, YouTube Shorts, Creator Growth

Job description

Minimum qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience. - 15 years of experience in engineering. - Experience with cross-functional technical innovation. Preferred qualifications: - 7 years of experience in a technical leadership role responsible for multiple technical areas and setting technical direction. - Deep expertise in large-scale recommendation systems (retrieval/ranking), generative AI for content understanding, and machine learning infrastructure. - Ability to manage multiple complex assignments simultaneously and work with geographically dispersed, cross-functional teams. About the job: YouTube Shorts is not just a product; it is a global engine for expression. The Creator Growth team is the vital heart of this ecosystem, responsible for inspiring over a billion viewers. As the Principal Engineer, you will grow content creation and build a sustainable ecosystem where millions of creators – from the newcomer to the established professional – find their audience and their voice. You will be responsible for the technical strategy that ensures a healthy supply of high-value content. You will solve large-scale machine...