Staff Mobile Engineer (Android or iOS), YouTube Music - Google
New York, NY
About the Job
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in software development, and with data structures/algorithms.
- 7 years of experience with iOS or Android application development.
- 5 years of experience with design and architecture, and testing/launching software products.
- 5 years of experience with coding in Java or Objective-C.
- Experience developing software applications using the C++ programming language.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience building complex Application Programming Interface (API) that are used by many different teams.
- Experience working with cross-functional partners to align on complex problems.
- Experience with UI and UX, mobile applications, and develop scalable software.
- Experience with Android or iOS development and working on User Interface (UI) Design Systems.
- Ability to understand and debug large and complex code bases, and solve problems related to performance.
About the job
Music is the most consumed content vertical at YouTube and a cornerstone of YouTube’s subscriptions business through the YouTube Music app. The Music Discovery team is responsible for the music recommendations experience and quality across all surfaces, and our mission is to cultivate and deliver your world of music by creating great listening experiences and guiding you to the right music for any moment.
At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share, and build community through our stories. We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another in the process. Working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world. We explore new ideas, solve real problems, and have fun — and we do it all together.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $189,000-$284,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Expand our core user interface to harness the full power of a rich set of recommendations capabilities and the latest advancements in generative AI to meet and exceed today’s music consumer needs.
- Launch end-to-end user facing features that revolutionize music discovery, primarily through the flagship YouTube Music app on Android and iOS.
- Drive cross-organizational collaboration and ensure the strategy, direction, and decisions of multiple work streams are integrated, aligned, and positioned to support differentiation.
- Build and leverage strong collaborative relationships with relevant stakeholders across YouTube Music Home and Radio, Discovery, and the entire Music organization.
