Senior Mobile Video Playback Architect

Google

San Bruno (CA)

On-site

USD 262,000 - 364,000

Full time

14 days+

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Google is looking for a Senior Staff Software Engineer for Mobile Video Playback in the San Bruno area. You will guide the mobile player stack across YouTube products, from high-level APIs to device-accelerated rendering, ensuring efficient playback of VOD, live, and encrypted content.

You will lead a team to push codecs and formats (AV1/2, Spatial Audio), collaborate with Android and internal groups, and explore GenAI and on-device hardware acceleration to deliver scalable video experiences.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
10 years of experience in software engineering.
3 years of experience in mobile engineering or mobile media (codecs/graphics).
Experience as a tech lead, mentor, or go-to expert for a team.
Experience with video, music, or media-related products.
Experience designing, building, and operating large-scale systems.
Excellent communication skills to explain technical concepts.

Responsibilities

Lead client media innovation to bring next-generation codecs and formats (e.g., AV1/2, Spatial Audio) to users.
Evolve the mobile player architecture and platform to deliver the best playback experience across YouTube products and video formats.
Drive deep investigative work to unlock performance at scale.
Foster partnerships with internal teams and industry partners.
Embrace and experiment with emerging technologies such as GenAI.