Director, Engineering, YouTube Ads Surfaces and Experiences
Company: Google
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: April 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or
related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 15
years of experience in engineering. Experience leading full stack
engineering, distributed systems teams, or quality teams.
Experience with technical innovation. Experience working within
Ads. Preferred qualifications: Experience leading complex projects
with multiple partners and stakeholders. Experience establishing
"big picture" strategy and providing detailed technical
recommendations. Ability to inspire and motivate engineering teams
to work together as a cohesive and highly productive unit,
demonstrating excellent emotional intelligence. Passion for
technology and technical depth to uncover root causes of complex
technical problems and provide guidance on solving them. About the
job The YouTube Ads' 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 Surfaces and Experiences (S&E) team drives the
mission to define and build the ad experience framework across all
of YouTube's surfaces, including Shorts, Feeds, Search, and Watch.
As Director of Engineering, you will be responsible for the user
journey and format optimization, defining the ad experience and
implementing new experiences through the use of Generative AI. The
US base salary range for this full-time position is
$307,000-$427,000 bonus equity benefits. Our salary ranges are
determined by role, level, and location. Within the range,
individual pay is determined by work location and additional
factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant
education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the
specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring
process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US
role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include
bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .
Responsibilities Partner closely with Product Management leadership
to define the outlook and opportunities for how Ads are presented
across different formats on YouTube. Own the end-to-end user
journey and format optimization for YouTube Ads, building distinct,
effective user experiences across all key surfaces. Take
responsibility for the overall planning, execution, and success of
complex technical projects.
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