Senior Software Engineer, Embedded, Pixel Camera

Senior Software Engineer, Embedded, Pixel CameraGoogle's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day.As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google's needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve.

We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.The Android and Pixel Camera team is a collection of sub-teams organized around different parts of the camera stack, with some teams focused on Pixel specifically and some focused on the wider Android ecosystem. Our mission is to build innovative software experiences on the Pixel phones that leads the entire Android ecosystem. We're a team that's passionate about building excellent cameras and camera experiences to delight our users, partnering with teams across Google.The Platforms and Devices team encompasses Google's various computing software platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our first party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software, and hardware.

Teams across this area research, design, and develop new technologies to make our user's interaction with computing faster and more seamless, building innovative experiences for our users around the world.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $ - $ (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits.Responsibilities:Lead the design, development, and implementation of core exposure control software and algorithms for the Pixel camera Auto Exposure.Machine Learning (ML) Deployment: Develop, iterate, and deploy cutting-edge ML algorithms directly onto devices, focusing on constrained environments.Implement and experiment with different state of art ML algorithms and model architectures, including but not limited to LLM, deep learning, distillation, etc.Drive cross-functional collaboration with internal Google teams, integrating environmental sensor data to enhance and assist camera performance across multiple projects.Optimize the performance, power consumption, and memory footprint of the Pixel camera AE software stack to deliver a seamless user experience.Contribute to the camera tuning process and final image quality evaluation of Google Pixel products.Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law.