Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Experience in image quality evaluation
Experience writing simulation code in C, C++, or Python
Preferred qualifications:
Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering and/or related field
Experience in image processing, computer vision algorithm design development
Experience in embedded system software development
ISP 3A experience
Understanding of sensor characteristics, optics, and image signal processing of the mobile imaging system, and their influence nuance to final image and video quality
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
The team is in charge of the product, from research and developing algorithms, prototyping, and commercialization. Specifically, this team focuses on autofocus, depth computing, and other advanced computational photography features. Our mission is to keep cameras sharp and clear while developing and supporting amazing computational photography features for Pixel Phone Cameras.
Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our Devices & Services team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences for users. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make our user's interaction with computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. Whether finding new ways to capture and sense the world around us, advancing form factors, or improving interaction methods, the Devices & Services team is making people's lives better through technology.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $119,000-$175,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. 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 (https://careers.google.com/benefits/) .
Evaluate and define specs for hardware components such as sensors with Phase Detection Pixels, depth sensors (e.g., TOF, LIDAR), VCMs, optical zoom, etc.).
Prototype algorithms for image evaluation, calibration, and validation of multi-camera imaging systems.
Write simulation and tools in C, C++, or Python.
Work with our partners in Hardware, Chip Design, Research, and Central Testing teams.
Contribute to building cameras and imaging systems for Google's consumer hardware products.
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