[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Alphabet jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Alphabet · Mountain View, CA # Staff AI/ML Software Engineer, YouTube Ads Creative Foundations Mountain View, CA, USA Senior individual contributor Software Engineering Listed on Alphabet’s official careers site. Listed as of October 13, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Alphabet’s careers site →](https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/jobs/results/94967548260295366-staff-aiml-software-engineer-youtube-ads-creative-foundations) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Alphabet](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/) / Staff AI/ML Software Engineer, YouTube Ads Creative Foundations ## Job description info_outline About the job Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward. With your technical expertise you will manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions. YouTube Ads is a multi-billion dollar business and the fastest growing segment of Google's Ads. Our mission is to power the YouTube ecosystem by keeping it free and engaging for users, responsibility rewarding creators and connecting businesses to their unique audiences. The YouTube Ads Creative Optimization (YACO) team drives the mission to effectively connect businesses and users with the best creative technology. We specialize in Creative Automation applications that drive advertiser value with minimal advertiser effort through leveraging the AI technologies. This team uniquely grows at the intersection of Ads, YouTube and Research. Google Ads is at the forefront of AI innovation, applying cutting-edge machine learning and Generative AI models like Gemini to power a multi-billion dollar global business. Our work directly impacts billions of users by protecting users from harm, improving ad quality, and optimizing campaigns for advertiser return-on-investment. We foster a culture of deep collaboration, partnering closely with teams like Google Research and DeepMind to solve complex challenges. Join us to work on state-of-the-art AI, take on problems at an unparalleled scale, and build the next generation of advertising technology. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. ### US $207000 - $300000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits Learn more about benefits at Google. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 13, 2026 - Listed for: Under a day - Location: Mountain View, CA, USA[Apply on Alphabet’s careers site →](https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/jobs/results/94967548260295366-staff-aiml-software-engineer-youtube-ads-creative-foundations) ## More jobs at Alphabet ### [Director, Software Engineering, Search Logs Data Platform](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/625f7ed84291403b68b6/) Mountain View, CA, USA ### [Machine Learning Staff Software Engineer, Pixel Camera](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/115fb183996d1aa33ca1/) Mountain View, CA, USA ### [Photos Mission Tech Lead, Applied AI, Full Stack](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/db16915485c08aaef336/) Mountain View, CA, USA ### [Play and Developer Ecosystem Strategy Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/04961a92863cd0e34c96/) Mountain View, CA, USA ### [Product Manager II, Watch Software, Consumer and Developer Communications Experiences](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/408f393be7a96a10a892/) Mountain View, CA, USA ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Staff Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cardinal-health/jobs/b6243cd6f09fc50fb446/) Cardinal Health · International ### [Software Engineer Staff](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/d9130252972e507de227/) Lockheed Martin · Littleton, CO ### [Software Engineer Staff - E4](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/908af81cfa4d89f7ce8a/) Lockheed Martin · Orlando, FL ### [Staff Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jones-lang-lasalle/jobs/0073e773eeb811935866/) Jones Lang LaSalle · Chicago, IL OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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