Partner Engineer, US Top Media, YouTube

At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we 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.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $127000 - $182000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
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Minimum qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
3 years of experience working with client-side web technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or HTTP).
3 years of experience coding with one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, C/C++, Python).
Experience troubleshooting technical issues for internal/external partners or customers.

Preferred qualifications
Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
Experience with RESTful APIs, including the ability to troubleshoot integration issues, interpret API documentation, and consult with third-party developers on best practices for scalability and authentication (OAuth).
Experience with digital video technologies and streaming platforms (i.e. YouTube).
Understanding of AI and AI tools (i.e. Gemini, Notebook LM, etc.).
Excellent data pipeline (SQL) and basic coding skills.

Responsibilities
Contribute to the success of technical partnerships across US Top Media - Sports and TV/Film verticals, working with Business Development teams as the technical expert helping to negotiate new agreements and empower partners to find success on YouTube.
Incubate and develop new product solutions that empower content partners, solve technical issues, drive internal efficiencies, and deliver impact across the business.
Identify, drive, and optimize the flow of existing and new business opportunities by leveraging YouTube technologies through prototyping and innovation, while supporting YouTube’s developer ecosystem through policy guidance and support for API integrations.
Perform implementation reviews, advocate for new product features and new internal tools, and ensure the prompt and proper resolution of technical issues.
Improve product feature offerings by providing partner feedback to internal cross-functional teams, including Product Management and Engineering.