[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 · San Bruno, CA # Staff Applied ML Software Engineer, Recommendations, YouTube San Bruno, CA, USA Senior individual contributor Software Engineering Listed on Alphabet’s official careers site. Listed as of October 23, 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/114772039746626246-staff-applied-ml-software-engineer-recommendations-youtube) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Alphabet](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/) / Staff Applied ML Software Engineer, Recommendations, YouTube ## 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. YouTube recommendation systems suggests videos that maximizes value to our viewers. We have cutting edge technology and ML based algorithms to retrieve and rank the best possible videos given the user context and preferences. Our recommendation stack is constantly evolving to keep up with the newest advancements in ML technology (e.g., transformers, foundation, Gemini models). In this role, you will require very deep knowledge of ML technologies (especially in the area of recommendations). You will be working on cutting edge algorithms and optimization techniques. You will also require prior ML experience. You will have a research background in the form of a PhD in ML or publications in ML or related technical fields (including Physics, Math, Operations Research, Optimization, etc.). 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. 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 23, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 23, 2026 - Listed for: Under a day - Location: San Bruno, CA, USA[Apply on Alphabet’s careers site →](https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/jobs/results/114772039746626246-staff-applied-ml-software-engineer-recommendations-youtube) ## More jobs at Alphabet ### [Senior Software Engineer Manager, YouTube Main App, Mobile](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/565ccb4213bf2c7834d9/) San Bruno, CA, USA ### [Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure, YouTube](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/f4198ef6058e98375e05/) San Bruno, CA, USA ### [Senior Software Engineer, Mobile (iOS), YouTube](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/486ac108a04f44a27545/) San Bruno, CA, USA ### [Software Engineer III, Mobile (Android), YouTube](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/e7fdddb2af4cde3247da/) San Bruno, CA, USA ### [Software Engineer Manager, Shorts Creation Infra, YouTube](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/0c00e5bb04f261484880/) San Bruno, CA, USA ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Software Engineer II - Data Engineer/Applied AI (LLMs)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/53e4d5015c88024791e1/) JPMorganChase · Plano, TX, United States ### [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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