Software Engineer, Computational Photography, Pixel Camera

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.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of mobile photography by working on core algorithms on Pixel products. Your work will directly enhance the photography and cinematography experience for Pixel users. This involves both improving image quality and creating innovative computational photography features.

You will be responsible for the end-to-end development of solutions, from algorithm design and implementation to quality evaluation, performance optimization, and ultimately, deployment to Pixel devices. You will collaborate with a diverse team of software engineers, hardware engineers, researchers, and image scientists across the Google to push the boundaries of the modern mobile imaging system, commercialize new features, and develop the architecture for the future products. You will play a key role in driving projects forward and demonstrating leadership.

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.