Staff Software Engineering Tech Lead, YouTube Living Room

Staff Software Engineering Tech Lead, YouTube Living Room Apply Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 8 years of experience in software development. 3 years of experience programming in C++. 3 years of experience with multi-threaded programming and CPU-sensitive performance optimization. Experience building systems on embedded devices working close to hardware. Preferred qualifications: Experience working within embedded devices (e.g., Smart TVs, game consoles, or streaming devices). Experience in system integration and release management for third-party partner platforms. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of effective collaboration across cross‑functional and external partner teams. About the job Google's software engineers develop the next generation of technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products must handle information at massive scale and extend well beyond web search. We look for engineers who bring fresh ideas from information retrieval, distributed computing, large‑scale system design, networking, data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design, and mobile. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs and have opportunities to switch teams as the business evolves. YouTube on TV is our fastest‑growing platform, with over a billion hours of daily watchtime. Our team manages the distribution of YouTube across a vast device ecosystem, ensuring a premium experience from high‑end systems to entry‑level hardware. Cobalt is an open‑source, lightweight embedded browser designed for living‑room devices, powering the full suite of YouTube applications on TV, including the main app, YouTube TV, Music, and Kids. In this role, you will lead the development of YouTube experiences for the living room, working with the latest smart TVs, game consoles, and streaming media devices. Lead the technical direction and development for TV platforms, ensuring the delivery of YouTube experiences on a broad ecosystem of partner devices. Mentor and lead a team of engineers, driving technical excellence, best practices, and professional growth. Oversee and implement critical performance and memory optimization initiatives to maintain a user experience on resource‑constrained hardware. Facilitate deep technical collaboration with YouTube internal web client teams to optimize applications and leverage platform‑specific capabilities. Lead cross‑team integration efforts for YouTube Living Room on partner devices, managing a seamless delivery of platform features and updates. Leverage Generative AI tools for coding, debugging, and data analysis to accelerate team velocity and innovation. US: $207,000 - $301,000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits Equity is granted exclusively and discretionarily by Alphabet Inc. on the basis of an agreement concluded between you and Alphabet Inc. Alphabet Inc. is your sole contractual partner with respect to equity grants. GSU grants are not guaranteed, are discretionary, are subject to approval by the Alphabet Inc. board of directors or its delegate, the terms of the relevant Alphabet Inc. stock plan, and your grant agreement. They have no impact on statutory payments. Current or past grants do not confer an acquired right. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents‑to‑be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy, Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal, Belonging at Google, and How we hire. Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr Google Inc.