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Software Engineer, Camera ISP Frontend

New Taipei City, Taiwan (On-site)

Software Engineer, Camera ISP Frontend

2 Hours ago • 2-4 Years • Research & Development

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Job Description

Google is seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to the development of camera system software for Pixel phones. This role involves working on the layers below Android camera APIs, building features and infrastructure for an industry-leading mobile camera experience. Responsibilities include supporting the Android camera Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL), designing and developing camera hardware drivers and firmware, optimizing software performance, and integrating machine learning/computer vision algorithms. The ideal candidate possesses strong software development skills (C/C++), experience with camera ISPs or Android development, and a passion for pushing the boundaries of mobile camera technology. The team focuses on delivering the world's most helpful mobile experience, combining AI, software, and hardware to create transformative user experiences globally.

Must have:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
2+ years software development (C/C++)
2+ years ISP algorithm or camera/Android development
Camera software stack support for Android HAL
Develop camera drivers and firmware
Optimize camera system performance

Good to have:

Master's/PhD in CS or related field
4+ years experience with camera ISP, sensors, ARM, or low-powered SoCs
Familiarity with C++ or C-like language
Embedded environment programming experience
Machine learning and computer vision algorithm development

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., C or C++).
2 years of experience in ISP algorithm development or camera/android development.

Preferred qualifications:

Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
4 years of experience with camera ISP, sensors, ARM, or low-powered SoCs.
Familiarity with C++ or a C-like language.
Familiarity with or programming experience in an embedded environment.

About the job

Google'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.

We are building the camera system software layers which run below public Android camera APIs for Pixel phones, and offer full camera functionality for the Google Camera App and third-party camera apps. Camera system software builds up feature-sets and infrastructures that lay the foundation of delivering an industry leading mobile camera experience.

Our scopes include the following: Camera System Software that powers Pixel Camera features; Google ISP Software (i.e., ISP user space and kernel drivers); Google Camera Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL); Advanced Multi-Camera Software Frameworks Camera sensor software components that support both camera and non camera use cases; and Pixel Camera Platform Health (i.e., Stability, Power, Performance, Memory).

The Google Pixel team focuses on designing and delivering the world's most helpful mobile experience. The team works on shaping the future of Pixel devices and services through some of the most advanced designs, techniques, products, and experiences in consumer electronics. This includes bringing together the best of Google’s artificial intelligence, software, and hardware to build global smartphones and create transformative experiences for users across the world.

Responsibilities

Utilize camera software stack to support Android camera Hardware Abstraction Layer.
Design and develop camera hardware drivers and firmware, as well as validating them on emulation and silicon.
Participate in camera software and driver bring up on silicon.
Optimize pixel camera system software performance, power, and memory.
Use machine learning and computer vision algorithm development and integration.

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