Director, Engineering, YouTube Ads Creative Optimization
Company: Google
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: April 4, 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, and experience with technical
innovation. Experience leading full stack engineering, distributed
systems teams, or quality teams. Experience with AI or computer
vision technologies. Preferred qualifications: Experience leading
teams building and shipping complete end-to-end consumer products
with an element of AI/ML as the underlying technology. 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 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 AI technologies. This team uniquely grows
at the intersection of Ads, YouTube, and Research. As Director of
Engineering, you will be responsible for the Creatives for YouTube
Ads, including asset acquisition, asset quality evaluation, and
asset generation and enhancement utilizing the evolving AI/ML
technology. 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 media creation and
enhancements, especially utilizing AI with a focus on Video.
Identify gaps with the current offerings and develop solutions to
address them, contributing to YouTube engineering leadership on
Ads-wide initiatives. Take responsibility for the overall planning,
execution, and success of complex technical projects.
Keywords: Google, South San Francisco , Director, Engineering, YouTube Ads Creative Optimization, IT / Software / Systems , Mountain View, California
