OTT Live Architecture Lead, YouTube
- linkCopy link
- emailEmail a friend
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 9 years of experience in system design and network architecture.
- 7 years of experience at a streaming service or in broadcast media digital distribution.
- Experience with video encoding and content metadata.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering or Applied Science, or a related field.
- 10 years of experience in technical troubleshooting, and managing external partners or cross-functional stakeholders.
- 10 years of experience in operations management (i.e. process improvement, operational reviews, optimizing workflows, etc.).
- 10 years of experience managing projects and working with analytics, software coding, or customer-side web technologies.
- 10 years of experience with data analysis and SQL/MySQL.
About the job
The TV and Media Solutions team accelerates YouTube’s TV and Originals businesses with stellar technology solutions, operations, and partner support, making data exchange seamless and scaling critical business processes. Our team of Partner Technology Managers, Partner Engineers, Solutions Consultants, and Program Managers manage operations and partner support for YouTubeTV and YouTube Premium.
You will have experience in system integration, vendor management, broadcast infrastructure build outs, video processing, compliance and QC, streaming protocols and media delivery systems. You should have experience in streaming media, live linear or live event broadcast engineering, and experience leading technical operations or integrations in the streaming or broadcast space.
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.
Responsibilities
- Architect and assist in implementing a high-performance video ingestion platform, ensuring system resiliency, quality, and scalability.
- Modernize and transform legacy broadcast systems with advanced software, IP transport and cloud-based solutions.
- Own the business outcomes associated with optimizing quality, latency and platform performance. Serve as a subject matter expert, contributing to both technical platform development and strategic planning.
- Represent Google in industry standards bodies (SVTA, SCTE, AOM and CTA). Work closely with the OTT Automation Lead fostering cross-training and collaborating on solutions.
- Partner with content companies to devise and implement acquisition, transport and processing strategies. Advocate for and propose metadata and signaling standardization amongst industry partners.
Information collected and processed as part of your Google Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Google's Applicant and Candidate Privacy Policy.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy, Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal, Belonging at Google, and How we hire.
If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.
To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other organization location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.