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Cristos Goodrow

Vice President of Engineering at Google and Head of Search and Discovery at YouTube, specializing in leading engineering teams to enhance search algorithms, content discovery, and user experience on major platforms.

About

Cristos Goodrow is a seasoned technology executive with extensive experience in software engineering and leadership.
He currently serves as the VP of Engineering at Google and leads Search and Discovery at YouTube.
His work focuses on advancing search technology and improving how users find and engage with content online.
Prior to his current role, he held various positions at Google contributing to core search and advertising products, demonstrating strong expertise in large-scale system design and AI-driven search improvements.

Areas of Expertise

engineer executive

Recent Podcasts

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Cristos Goodrow: YouTube Algorithm | Lex Fridman Podcast #68

Topic: YouTube's algorithm, search and discovery, and its engineering challenges, including the role of artificial intelligence and its societal impact.

01:30:5254,1951,7726 years ago
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