Senior Software Engineer, Camera Imaging

Who you are

You have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience, along with at least 5 years of experience in software development, particularly in C/C++. Your expertise includes 3 years of experience in image processing and computer vision algorithm design and development. You may also hold a Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field, which is preferred. Your background includes experience in camera algorithm development and embedded system software development, as well as familiarity with Machine Learning techniques. Proficiency in Python and JAX is also part of your skill set.

You are someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, working closely with cross-functional teams including Hardware, Research, and Image Signal Processor (ISP)/Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) chip design teams. Your passion for photography and imaging technologies drives your work, and you are eager to contribute to the Pixel Camera team at Google.

Desirable

Experience in computational photography and a strong understanding of depth maps, tracking, and saliency are highly desirable. You are also familiar with commercializing computer vision and computationally intensive algorithms, which will be beneficial in this role.

What you'll do

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Pixel Camera team, you will be responsible for designing and implementing advanced autofocus and computational photography features. Your work will involve developing algorithms that enhance image quality and user experience, leveraging your expertise in computer vision and image processing. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure that the camera technologies meet the high standards expected by Google users.

You will have the opportunity to work on projects that are critical to Google’s needs, allowing you to switch teams and projects as the business evolves. Your role will require you to be versatile and display leadership qualities, taking on new challenges across the full-stack of technology.

Your contributions will directly impact how billions of users connect and interact with information through imaging technologies. You will be involved in the end-to-end development process, from initial design to commercialization, ensuring that the camera features you develop are not only innovative but also practical and user-friendly.

What we offer

At Google, you will be part of a team that is dedicated to pushing technology forward and making people's lives better through innovation. You will work in an environment that encourages creativity and collaboration, with opportunities for professional growth and development. Google values diverse perspectives and encourages you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. Join us and be part of a mission that impacts millions of users worldwide.