Staff Software Engineer, Research Computational Imaging

3 Months ago • 8-13 Years • Artificial Intelligence • $189,000 PA - $284,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Google is seeking a Staff Software Engineer with expertise in Generative AI and Computational Imaging to join our Research Computational Imaging team. In this role, you will provide technical leadership on projects, manage project priorities, and develop cutting-edge software solutions. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the advancement of Google's products and services by designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining large-scale software solutions. Your research and development experience in machine learning, computer vision, and computational photography will be instrumental in shaping the future of our technology.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of software development experience
  • Experience in Generative AI (Large Language Models, Multi-Modal, Large Vision Models)
  • Experience with TensorFlow
  • Experience with Python Development
Good to have:
  • Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
  • Experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects
  • Experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction
  • Experience with Graphics and Imaging
  • Experience with Machine Learning Research
  • Experience with Computational Imaging

Job Details


Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in software development, and with data structures/algorithms.
  • 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products, and 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
  • Experience in Generative AI (Large Language Models, Multi-Modal, Large Vision Models).
  • Experience with TensorFlow.
  • Experience with Python Development.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects.
  • 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
  • Experience with Graphics and Imaging.
  • Experience with Machine Learning Research.
  • Experience with Computational Imaging.

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.

With your technical expertise you will manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions.

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 $189,000-$284,000 + 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.

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Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership on projects.
  • Facilitate alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines.
  • Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
  • Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance large scale software solutions.
  • Direct research and development experience in machine learning for computer vision, computational photography, graphics, image or video processing, and generative AI. 

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